The Voice for Retail Leaders

About RILA

The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) is the leading trade association for the retail industry, representing the nation’s most influential retailers across every retail segment. RILA convenes senior retail leaders to collaborate, solve shared challenges, and advance policies and practices that strengthen the retail ecosystem.

Leadership & Engagement

Built for Retail. Led by Retailers.

RILA’s work is guided by its members and board of directors, ensuring priorities reflect real-world retail challenges. Through leadership, membership, and collaborative programs, RILA brings retail executives together to advance practical solutions, strengthen the industry, and drive long-term impact.

Board of Directors

Meet the leaders from the retail industry who serve on the RILA Board of Directors and help guide the association’s strategic direction.

Our Members

Explore the companies that make up the Retail Industry Leaders Association and collaborate to shape the future of retail.

Committees & Councils

RILA committees and councils connect retail leaders to collaborate on industry challenges, share insights, and advance solutions across the retail sector.

We Represent the Leading Brands in Retail.

RILA brings together the companies shaping the future of retail. Our members collaborate to address shared challenges, influence public policy, and drive innovation across the retail ecosystem.

Our Members

About RILA

Learn about the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA), the leading trade association representing the nation’s most influential retail companies.

Join RILA

Learn how retail companies collaborate through RILA to shape public policy, strengthen the industry, and engage with peers through councils, committees, and executive events.

RILA Staff

Meet the leadership and staff of the Retail Industry Leaders Association working with retailers to shape policy, strengthen the industry, and drive innovation.

Careers at RILA

Explore career opportunities at the Retail Industry Leaders Association and support advocacy, research, and industry leadership for the retail sector.

Executive Engagement

Where Members Connect

From committee meetings to flagship conferences, RILA events bring retail leaders together to share insights, strengthen relationships, and advance the industry.

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Our Centers

Strategic initiatives advancing retail leadership

Through the Retail Litigation Center, Retail Compliance Center, and Retail Communities Foundation, RILA advances compliance, legal advocacy, and community impact across the retail industry.