Communications Committee
Overview
RILA’s Communication Committee is composed of senior communications executives from leading retail member companies.
As our members navigate the changing media landscape and evolving industry reputational issues and opportunities, RILA provides a forum for peer-to-peer networking, benchmarking, crisis training, and best practices discussions focused around the corporate communications function.
The group meets in person once a year to collaborate on strategic messaging and discuss pressing issues facing the industry from a communications perspective, and via conference call as issues arise.
For more information and to get involved, contact RILA Vice President, Communications & Media Relations Melissa.Murdock@RILA.org.
Tariffs Talking Points
RILA trade policy talking points outlining the retail industry’s perspective on the Supreme Court’s IEEPA ruling, tariff policy, and the broader economic implications for consumers, supply chains, and business investment. The document highlights the importance of affordability, policy stability, and collaboration between industry and policymakers.
Committee Materials
Shifts in Talent Strategy: Risks & Practical Considerations
Durability of Sustainability Demand Amid Inflation Slides
Retail Industry Response to U.S. Supreme Court Decision to Overturn Roe v. Wade
Committee Leadership
RILA staff guide the committee’s work, coordinating priorities and supporting collaboration to advance key initiatives for the retail industry. Members can contact the staff leads for questions, access to member-only resources, or information about how to participate in the committee’s work.
Retail Insights & Industry News
Retailers Oppose OCC Effort to Block Illinois Interchange Fee Reform
Gas Tax Holiday Debate Returns
How FMCSA’s Motus System Could Help Reduce Cargo Theft
Section 122 Tariffs and Retail Trade Risk
What Montgomery v. Caribe Transport Means for Retail Supply Chains