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Retail Leaders.
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.
Human Resources
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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The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) is the trade association for retail leaders.
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RILA Statement on Phase One China Trade Deal
- By [Melissa Murdock]
- 01/15/2020
Start 2020 by Preparing for Digital Retail Transformation
- By [Jeff Ashcroft]
- 01/07/2020
Trade Expert Joins RILA’s Public Affairs Team
- By [Austen Jensen]
- 01/06/2020
Cadillac Tax Repeal is Welcomed Gift to Employees
- By [Austen Jensen]
- 12/17/2019
Retailers Applaud Phase One Trade Deal
- By [Austen Jensen]
- 12/12/2019
Consumer Bag FAQ
- 12/10/2019
RILA Statement on USMCA Trade Deal
- By [Brian Dodge]
- 12/10/2019