Supporting Free Markets & Fair Trade
RILA advances policies that promote global trade, fair competition, supply chain resilience, and innovation across the retail industry.
Focus Area
Retail Public Policy
RILA advocates for public policies that support economic growth, fair competition, and a strong retail industry. We work with federal and state policymakers to address legislative and regulatory issues impacting retailers, consumers, and communities across the United States.
Our Focus
Advancing Retail’s Public Policy Priorities
Key initiatives shaping federal and state policies impacting the retail industry.
Leading in Communities
RILA advances policies that strengthen communities, support public safety, and promote responsible environmental stewardship while helping retailers contribute to local economic growth.
Ensuring a Safe, Sustainable Future
Retailers support policies that strengthen product safety, protect consumer privacy, and promote responsible environmental stewardship across the retail industry.
Investing in People
Retailers invest in people through workforce innovation, career development, and policies that expand opportunity for workers while strengthening communities across the country.
Regulatory Comment Letters
Submitted comments to key regulatory agencies in effort to collaborate on solutions & help shape agency actions impacting our industry.
A Message from the President
RILA leadership shares how retailers work with policymakers to support economic growth, strengthen communities, and ensure policies reflect the realities of the modern retail industry.
ADVOCATING FOR RETAIL
Meet the Public Affairs Team
Meet the RILA Public Affairs team representing the retail industry in Washington and working with policymakers to advance policies that support innovation, economic growth, and a competitive retail marketplace.Get Involved
Public Policy Committees
This is the optional widget sub header text. You can change or remove this text.Communications Committee
Senior communications leaders from retail member companies collaborate on strategic messaging, public affairs communications, and best practices for engaging stakeholders and shaping the industry narrative.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.Upcoming Events
RILA Committee and Council Events
Events, calls, and webinars for Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) member committees and councils. Non-members interested in joining can contact our membership team.
Retail Works for All of Us
Our Public Policy Priorities
Supporting Free Markets & Fair Trade
RILA advances policies that promote global trade, fair competition, supply chain resilience, and innovation across the retail industry.
Investing in People
Retailers invest in people through workforce innovation, career development, and policies that expand opportunity for workers while strengthening communities across the country.
Ensuring a Safe, Sustainable Future
Retailers support policies that strengthen product safety, protect consumer privacy, and promote responsible environmental stewardship across the retail industry.
Leading in Communities
RILA advances policies that strengthen communities, support public safety, and promote responsible environmental stewardship while helping retailers contribute to local economic growth.
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.
Retail Policy Insights & News
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How the War in Iran impacts retail supply chains
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What Is the Work Opportunity Tax Credit?
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What the flurry of new trade deals could mean
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What happens to Trump’s IEEPA tariffs if he loses in court
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Harnessing AI for Precision Forecasting in Retail
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Supreme Court Rules Against Tariffs – What Comes Next
