Retail Asset Protection

Our Focus

RILA recognizes that ubiquitous internet access, changing consumer values, preferences, and lifestyles, coupled with the desire for increased on-demand shopping, have led to unprecedented disruption in virtually every industry; retail perhaps more than any other. America’s 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. Those AP teams who embrace change and grow, find new ways to be relevant in their organization, and influence decision-makers will come out on top.

Ensuring Safe and Affordable Products

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

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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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Organized Retail Crime, Counterfeits and Marketplaces

RILA formed the Buy Safe America Coalition to enjoin associations and companies in the fight against criminals selling to unsuspecting consumers.

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Retail Asset Protection On-Demand

Stream general sessions, and select breakout sessions at your leisure. The Retail Asset Protection On-Demand is only available to those who registered for the Orlando event.

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Combatting Retail Crime & Keeping Communities Safe

District attorneys from across the U.S. are meeting with local retailers to address organized retail crime, habitual theft, and its impact on employees and communities.

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Resources on Organized Retail Crime

The sale of stolen and counterfeit goods on third party marketplaces is a multifaceted problem in need of a multifaceted solution. Discover the latest news, statements, blogs, and research on retail organized crime.

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Impact of Organized Retail Crime and Product Theft

New Buy Safe America report provides an analysis of organized retail crime and its effect on the US economy.

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Loss Prevention Managers Report Increase Organized Crime

As more consumers shop online amid the pandemic, retailers say that criminals are looking for more ways to cash in.

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Vibrant Communities Initiative

RILA and NDAA partnered to launch the Initiative, to bring together district attorneys, police departments, social service organizations & other stakeholders to identify effective approaches for dealing with organized retail crime, habitual theft, violence, vagrancy and blight in and around retail stores.

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Inside the organized retail crime rings plaguing retailers

CNBC spent eight months embedded with law enforcement for this piece, which includes an inside look at the takedown of a retail crime "empire" in California, orchestrated by one woman who made millions reselling her network's stolen goods on Amazon. Featuring interviews with RILA Sr. EVP of Retail Operations Lisa LaBruno and Ulta Beauty CEO Dave Kimball.

Asset Protection Committees

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.

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Upcoming Meetings

Retail Asset Protection Conference 2024

  • Apr 14 - Apr 17, 2024
  • Dallas, TX

The Retail Asset Protection Conference brings you three, full days of keynotes, breakout sessions, and an Expo Experience that allows you to create efficiencies and work smarter, not harder.

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Retail Works for All: 2024 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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