Meet the Public Affairs Team
RILA’s Public Affairs team works with policymakers, industry leaders, and stakeholders to advance policies that support economic growth, strengthen the retail workforce, and promote vibrant communities across the United States.
Retail’s Policy Experts
The RILA Public Affairs team represents the retail industry in Washington, engaging with Congress, federal agencies, and stakeholders to advance policies that support a strong and competitive retail marketplace.
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Public Policy Committees
This is the optional widget sub header text. You can change or remove this text.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
State government affairs leaders collaborate on legislative developments across state and local governments and help shape coordinated retail advocacy strategies.Tax Advisory Council
The Tax Advisory Council is comprised of the senior most tax executives of RILA’s retail member companies.Tax Committee
Retail tax professionals collaborate on federal tax legislation, regulatory developments, and compliance issues affecting the retail industry.Transportation & Logistics Committee
Heads of transportation from companies work together to identify solutions that reduce disruptions and increase efficiency transportation networks.Retail Policy Insights & News
Blog Post
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
