MEMBER LEADERSHIP NETWORKS
Retail Leadership Committees & Councils
RILA committees and councils bring together retail leaders to collaborate on the most important issues shaping the industry. Through peer exchange, policy engagement, and shared expertise, members work together to address challenges, advance solutions, and strengthen retail operations.
Committee, Councils & Networks
RILA committees, councils, and networks gather the top executives of our member companies to network and share information on leading practices, operational challenges, and industry trends. These leaders work collaboratively to identify opportunities that could have a strategic impact of the organizations and provide direction to RILA's efforts in the various functional areas. Participation offers meaningful dialogue and impactful connection with true industry peers.
RILA convenes 60+ special member communities that work with leading executives across asset protection, public policy, supply chain, finance, legal affairs & compliance, sustainability/environment, workforce, and technology & innovation.
INDUSTRY COLLABORATION
Public Policy Committees & Councils
RILA engages policymakers at the federal and state level to advocate for policies on workforce, trade, tax, privacy, competition and other top priorities to allow retailers and the communities they serve in to thrive.
Finance Leaders Council
Chief accounting officers, treasurers and/or controllers discuss positions on issues relating to financial reporting and procedures.Government Affairs Committee
Senior government relations executives from retail member companies shape RILA's public policy agenda and advocacy efforts at the federal level.International Trade and Customs Committee
Trade and import compliance experts collaborate on global trade policy, tariffs, and customs regulations affecting retail supply chains.Payments Committee
Retail legal, privacy, and payments leaders collaborate on emerging payment technologies, fraud prevention, and regulatory developments affecting retail payment systems.Public Policy Steering Committee
Senior-most government affairs executives from premier retail member companies helps set the strategy of RILA's public policy work.Retail Labor and Employment Committee
Labor and HR executives collaborate on the employment and labor issues impacting retail, sharing insights and helping shape policy conversations that affect the industry.State Affairs Committee
Retail government affairs and policy leaders collaborate on state legislation, regulatory developments, and advocacy strategies impacting retail operations and compliance.Tax Advisory Council
Senior retail tax leaders provide strategic counsel on corporate tax policy, regulatory priorities, and legislative issues impacting retail operations and long-term investment.Tax Committee
Retail tax professionals collaborate on federal tax legislation, regulatory developments, and compliance issues affecting the retail industry.Transportation & Logistics Committee
Retail transportation executives collaborate to improve freight movement, reduce disruptions, and shape infrastructure policy that keeps supply chains efficient and competitive.Legal Affairs & Compliance Committees
RILA provides a network to share best practices and act on the most pressing legal issues of the day. Our programs help leading retailers collaborate and tackle legal and corporate compliance issues specific to retail.
Chief Legal Officer Committee
Chief legal officers collaborate on regulatory developments, legal strategy, and emerging legal challenges affecting the retail industry.Compliance & Ethics Council
Chief compliance & ethics officers collaborate on regulatory requirements, corporate compliance strategies, and risk management practices affecting retail operations.Consumer Products Committee
Retail product safety, compliance, and regulatory leaders collaborate on product standards, safety regulations, and emerging compliance challenges.Environment & Waste Compliance Committee
Retail compliance professionals collaborate on environmental regulations, waste management practices, and strategies for meeting evolving sustainability requirements.Legal Direct Reports (L2) Committee
Senior attorneys reporting directly to general counsel collaborate on legal operations, regulatory developments, and emerging legal challenges across retail organizations.Legal Operations Committee
Retail legal operations leaders collaborate on improving legal department efficiency, technology adoption, and operational best practices.Real Estate Legal Committee
Retail real estate legal professionals collaborate on leasing, development, and regulatory issues affecting retail property and store expansion.Supply Chain Committees & Councils
Ubiquitous internet access and evolving consumer preferences have led to unprecedented disruption in retail. RILA is committed to helping the retail supply chain community adapt with knowledge and innovative solutions.
Chief Store Officers Council
A leadership forum for senior retail executives responsible for store operations to share insights and address the evolving challenges of running retail’s front lines.Distribution Committee
Retail distribution leaders collaborate on warehouse operations, fulfillment strategies, and innovations in distribution network management.International Trade and Customs Committee
Trade and import compliance experts collaborate on global trade policy, tariffs, and customs regulations affecting retail supply chains.Inventory & Demand Planning Leaders Council
Retail forecasting and planning leaders collaborate on demand planning, inventory optimization, and data-driven supply chain strategies.Supply Chain Conference Advisory Board
Retail supply chain executives collaborate on logistics strategy, distribution, and operational performance to strengthen resilience, improve efficiency, and navigate evolving supply chain challenges.Supply Chain Leaders Council
Senior retail supply chain leaders collaborate on global logistics strategy, innovation, and long-term transformation to improve resilience, efficiency, and competitive advantage.Transportation & Logistics Committee
Retail transportation executives collaborate to improve freight movement, reduce disruptions, and shape infrastructure policy that keeps supply chains efficient and competitive.Asset Protection Committees & Councils
Retailers are transforming, and so is the field of 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.
Asset Protection Advisory Board
Senior retail asset protection executives collaborate to provide strategic guidance on loss prevention, organized retail crime, and emerging security challenges while helping shape the Retail Asset Protection Conference.Asset Protection Leaders Council
Senior asset protection executives address emerging industry challenges, share strategies, and collaborate on initiatives that strengthen retail security and operational resilience.Chief Store Officers Council
A leadership forum for senior retail executives responsible for store operations to share insights and address the evolving challenges of running retail’s front lines.Crimes Against Business Committee
Corporate and field investigation managers identify emerging criminal trends, share prevention and response strategies and risk mitigation.Workplace Safety Committee
RILA’s Workplace Safety Committee convenes retail safety professionals to share best practices, address compliance challenges, and improve workplace safety for employees and customers.Finance Committees & Councils
RILA is focused on serving as a resource for our members as they navigate finance-related challenges and opportunities by maintaining several communities of retail executives operating in accounting, audit, tax, and payments areas of our member companies.
Finance Leaders Council
Chief accounting officers, treasurers and/or controllers discuss positions on issues relating to financial reporting and procedures.Internal Audit Committee
Chief audit executives collaborate on internal audit challenges, emerging risks, and best practices for strengthening governance and internal controls.Payments Committee
Retail legal, privacy, and payments leaders collaborate on emerging payment technologies, fraud prevention, and regulatory developments affecting retail payment systems.Tax Advisory Council
Senior retail tax leaders provide strategic counsel on corporate tax policy, regulatory priorities, and legislative issues impacting retail operations and long-term investment.Tax Committee
Retail tax professionals collaborate on federal tax legislation, regulatory developments, and compliance issues affecting the retail industry.Workforce Committees & Councils
Retail is the nation’s largest private sector employer, providing opportunity for all. RILA advocates for sound policies that support diversity, flexibility, upward mobility, and the power to choose one’s own path.
Retail Labor and Employment Committee
Labor and HR executives collaborate on the employment and labor issues impacting retail, sharing insights and helping shape policy conversations that affect the industry.Retail Talent & Culture Committee
Retail leaders collaborate on workforce strategy, employee experience, and organizational culture to improve talent retention, engagement, and long-term workforce development.Retail Talent Committee
The Retail Talent Committee brings together executives focused on talent acquisition, retention, development, and benefits. Members collaborate on workforce trends, benchmarking insights, and strategies to build a skilled and innovative retail workforce.Talent Leadership Council
Comprised of senior human resources executives from leading retailers, the Talent Leadership Council focuses on long-term workforce trends and strategic leadership. Members help shape the future of retail employment through research, insight sharing, and policy engagement.Sustainability / Environment Committees & Councils
Sustainability initiatives generate environmental, social, and financial value for leading retailers. RILA uses benchmark studies, partnerships, and research to help retailers collaborate and tailor their programs.
Environment & Waste Compliance Committee
Retail compliance professionals collaborate on environmental regulations, waste management practices, and strategies for meeting evolving sustainability requirements.Responsible Sourcing Committee
Retail leaders collaborate on ethical sourcing, supply chain transparency, and responsible labor practices across global supplier networks.Sustainability Committee
Retail sustainability and ESG executives collaborate on environmental strategy, emissions reduction, circular economy initiatives, and responsible resource management to improve retail operations and product lifecycles.Water Working Group
An interest group for RILA members to benchmark water strategy, metrics, efficiency/reuse opportunities, supplier engagement, and assurance. Meets quarterly.Technology and Innovation Committees & Councils
RILA engages policymakers at the federal and state level to advocate for policies on workforce, trade, tax, privacy, competition and other top priorities to allow retailers and the communities they serve in to thrive.
Chief Information Officer Leaders Council
A leadership community for senior retail technology executives to collaborate on digital transformation, enterprise technology strategy, and the innovations shaping modern retail.Privacy Leaders Council
Chief privacy officers and legal leaders collaborate on evolving privacy regulations, data governance, and best practices for protecting consumer information.Upcoming Events
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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.
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