Retail Finance

Our Focus

Central to our finance offerings, RILA is focused on engendering retail-like competition across the ecosystem, taking proactive steps to limit risks to brands, and removing barriers to financial success for our members. That includes advocating for policies that level the playing field for all businesses and serving as a resource as retailers navigate today's economic landscape and evolving regulatory requirements. We foster collaborative communities of retail leaders that share in those goals and who help inform our efforts in reaching them. In addition, we work closely with relevant government agencies including the Federal Reserve and Federal Trade Commission to ensure the retail perspective is considered in their decision-making processes.

Keeping Taxes Stable & Fair

RILA is urging policymakers to ensure all profitable companies pay a minimum tax before they consider raising the corporate tax rate.

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Comprehensive Tax Reform

In 2017, RILA worked with lawmakers and the administration to promote pro-growth tax policy that benefits retail and the American families we serve each day.

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Online Sales Tax

In 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned their longstanding decision in Quill to collect and remit sales tax on online purchases for online-only retail companies.

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Border Adjustment Tax Campaign

RILA successfully led a multi-faceted campaign to end the dangerously flawed border adjustment tax (BAT).

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Stop Wall Street from Fleecing Merchants

RILA is working with regulators and lawmakers to bring more competition to the payments arena.

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Swipe Fee Reform

Repealing debit swipe fee reform will hurt the retail industry and consumers by strengthening the duopoly of Visa and MasterCard to extract more money.

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Public Policy Agenda

RILA works with policymakers of both parties to help shape a dynamic and growing economy that allows retailers and communities they serve to thrive.

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The Business Case for CSR

RILA has developed a toolbox of resources to help retail finance teams understand the opportunities presented by sustainability.

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Finance Committees

We foster collaborative communities of retail leaders that share in those goals and who help inform our efforts in reaching them. In addition, we work closely with relevant government agencies including the Federal Reserve and Federal Trade Commission to ensure the retail perspective is considered in their decision-making processes.

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Upcoming Meetings

Finance Leaders Council Meeting

  • Jun 17, 2024
  • Washington, DC

Tax Committee Meeting

  • Mar 21, 2024

Retail CEO Forum 2024

  • Jan 27 - Mar 1, 2024
  • Tucson, AZ

The Retail CEO Forum is the once-yearly, invitation-only event for CEOs from the most recognized retail brands in the industry.

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Retail Works for All: 2023 Public Policy Priorities

Ensuring a Safe, Sustainable Future

RILA is working with lawmakers to help shape policies that protect our customers and meet expectations regarding environmental concerns.

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Investing in People

Retail is for everyone; the place for a first job, 2nd chance, third act, or a side hustle – the retail workforce represents the American workforce.

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Supporting Free Markets and Free Trade

When policies are fair and allow retailers to compete, customers, communities, and workers all benefit.

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Strategic Initiatives that support performance, compliance and transform the industry

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