Leading Retailers ready to help Healing and Rebuilding

Hate is its own virus, and when allowed to spread, its impact is devastating. We must tackle the spread of hate and fear with the same determination we’ve fought the coronavirus. Retailers are proud to be an incredibly diverse industry filled with talented people from all walks of life, and we are ready to help lead the rebuilding and healing." - Brian Dodge, Retail Industry Leaders Association president.

Retail News and Resources for COVID-19 and Recovery

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The Retail Industry Leaders Association is the US trade association for leading retailers. We convene decision-makers, advocate for the industry, and promote operational excellence and innovation. Our aim is to elevate a dynamic industry by transforming the environment in which retailers operate.

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Focus Areas

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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All Events

The Facial Recognition Technology Conundrum: The Consumer Advocate Perspective

Jul 17 - Jul 17, 20
Webinar

Working Through the Smoke: The Ever-Changing Landscape of Cannabis and How It Affects the Workplace

Jul 29 - Jul 29, 20
Webinar

Responsible Sourcing Committee Meeting

Aug 5 - Aug 5, 20
New York, NY

We represent the leading brands in retail.

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

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“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.”