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We are the trade association for retail leaders.
The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) is the US trade association for retailers that have earned leadership status by virtue of their sales volume, innovation or aspiration. We convene decision-makers to collaborate and gain from each other’s experience. We advance the industry through public-policy advocacy and promote operational excellence and innovation. And through research and thought leadership, we propel developments that foster both economic growth and sustainability.Our aim is bold but simple: to elevate a dynamic industry by transforming the environment in which retailers operate.
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When you get involved with the RILA, you become connected with the country's leading retailers, consumer product manufactures and solution providers. RILA is the premier advocate for America's most sophisticated retailers, a network for executives to solve common problems and share best practices and a leading education provider, offering world-class events for sharing leading ideas and expertise. Learn how you can get involved today!
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Events
Opportunities to network, share ideas and learn together with industry peers.
Committees
RILA committees, councils and networks gather retail leaders to network and share information on leading practices, operational challenges, and industry trends.
About RILA
RILA is the US trade association for leading retailers. We convene decision-makers, advocate for the industry, and promote operational excellence.
Focus Areas
RILA works with leading retailers to meet the challenges of a dynamic economy. Through collaboration and thought leadership, we advance the industry.
Retail Compliance Center
Retail Compliance Center provides retailers with the information they need to remain compliant and improve environmental performance.
Retail Litigation Center
Directed by chief legal officers of leading retailers, the RLC is the only organization advocating for retail's top priorities in the judiciary.
Retail Innovation Center
To address the new retail landscape, RILA formed the Retail Innovation Center and “RTech” brand in the retail, innovation, and policymaking arenas.
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Collaboration makes retailers better. In bringing them together to share, learn, and advocate, we advance our members - and strengthen our industry.
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We represent the leading brands in retail.
The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) is the trade association for retail leaders.
Join the trade association for retail leaders by becoming a member today!
Retailers
RILA is for those that lead not just in sales but in aspiration. Our aim: To envision the future of retail & equip leading retailers to succeed in it.
Read MoreVendors and Solution Providers
RILA Associate Members provide services that support retailers and product manufacturers.
Read MoreConsumer Product Manufacturers
A product manufacturer members must manufacture products intended for the end consumer that are sold through retail outlets.
Read MoreStrategic Initiatives that support performance, compliance and transform the industry
Latest from RILA
RILA Promotes Erin Hiatt to Senior VP, Retail Operations
- By [Melissa Murdock]
- 05/20/2025
Retailers Urge House: Support Tax Policy That Fueled Economy
- By [Courtney Titus Brooks]
- 05/20/2025
Pass Swipe Fee Reform: Prove Wall St. Doesn’t Own Washington
- By [Austen Jensen]
- 05/19/2025
Retailers Urge Senate to Support Bipartisan GENIUS Act
- By [Austen Jensen]
- 05/19/2025
Retailers Urge Congress to Double Down on What's Working
- By [Courtney Titus Brooks]
- 05/12/2025
Capping Business SALT Would Undermine TCJA Gains
- 05/10/2025
Retailers Urge Restraint on New Semiconductor Pharma Tariffs
- By [Blake Harden]
- 05/08/2025