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The Retail Industry Leaders Association is the US trade association for leading retailers. RILA partners with leading retailers to meet the challenges of a dynamic economy. Through collaboration and thought leadership, we advance ideas that foster free markets, competition, economic growth, and sustainability.

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Legal Affairs and Compliance

RILA provides a network for leading retailers to share best practices and act on the most pressing legal issues of the day.

Technology and Innovation

The retail innovation ecosystem, which includes RILA’s RTech community, works strategically together to address critical retail industry needs.

Asset Protection

RILA is committed to supporting the AP industry’s efforts to adapt to today’s consumer needs without compromising safety, security, and profit.

Public Policy

RILA engages policymakers at the federal and state level to advocate for policies to allow retailers and the communities they serve in to thrive.

Supply Chain

RILA is committed to providing retail leaders with knowledge and innovative solutions as ubiquitous and evolving consumer shopping disrupts retail.

Workforce

RILA advocates for sound policies that support diversity, flexibility, upward mobility, and the power to choose one’s own path.

Sustainability / Environment

RILA uses benchmarking studies, partnerships, and research to help leading retailers collaborate and tailor their programs and initiatives.

Finance

RILA is focused on serving as a resource for our members as they navigate finance-related challenges and opportunities by offering several networks.

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All Events

Retail CEO Policy Summit 2021

Jul 14 - Jul 15, 21
Washington, DC

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Retail Asset Protection Conference 2021

Aug 17 - Aug 20, 21
Orlando, FL

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LINK2021: The Retail Supply Chain Conference

Aug 17 - Aug 20, 21
Orlando, FL

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We represent the leading brands in retail.

The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) is the trade association for retail leaders.

Our members

Take it from our members

“My experience serving on RILA’s board to date has shown me what incredible things our industry can accomplish when we work together on a shared vision for retail. As chair, I’m thrilled to be able to continue working so closely with fellow leaders to build upon our successes and help shape the future of our industry.”

Mary Dillon

Chairperson, RILA – Chief Executive Officer
Ulta Beauty, Inc.
Bolingbrook, IL

Explore how our members are making an impact

Retail Works to Vaccinate America

Retailers are offering resources and support to employees throughout the vaccination process and leading communities to help provide vaccines.

Earth Day Spotlight on New Retail Sustainability Efforts

Retailers announce deepened sustainability work in celebration of Earth Day 2021.

Retailers Celebrate Black History and Black Excellence

The retail industry recognizes the importance of lifting Black voices and stories and welcome the opportunity that Black History Month brings to shine a light on some of those efforts.