Our Focus
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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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.
Finance
RILA is focused on serving as a resource for our members as they navigate finance-related challenges and opportunities by offering several networks.
Workforce
RILA advocates for sound policies that support diversity, flexibility, upward mobility, and the power to choose one’s own path.
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.
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.
Sustainability / Environment
RILA uses benchmarking studies, partnerships, and research to help leading retailers collaborate and tailor their programs and initiatives.
Technology and Innovation
The retail innovation ecosystem, which includes RILA’s RTech community, works strategically together to address critical retail industry needs.
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We represent the leading brands in retail.
The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) is the trade association for retail leaders.
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
Strategic Initiatives that support performance, compliance and transform the industry
Latest from RILA
The Need for Bipartisan Immigration Reform
- By [Joe Williamson]
- 01/15/2021
Response to Ban on All Cotton Imports From XUAR
- By [Blake Harden]
- 01/13/2021
Over 200 Leaders Urge Against Vietnam Tariffs
- By [Blake Harden]
- 01/08/2021
RILA Statement on Capitol Protests
- By [Brian Dodge]
- 01/06/2021
What Happens In a 50-50 Senate?
- 01/06/2021
RILA Statement on Speaker Pelosi Re-election
- By [Michael Hanson]
- 01/04/2021
RILA to USTR: Failed Tariff Strategy Shouldn't Be Duplicated
- By [Blake Harden]
- 12/28/2020