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Our Focus
Retailers rely on complex global supply chains to ensure customers have access to the products they need and want at the best possible prices. RILA recognizes that a focus on 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. As we look ahead to what’s on the horizon, RILA will continue to promote innovation, education and communication throughout the supply chain to accelerate what’s possible.

Transportation and Infrastructure
RILA supports infrastructure policy that invests in American growth & upgrades the nation’s aging & congested ports, highways, airports, and bridges.

Startup Innovation Awards for Supply Chain
RILA's Innovation Awards for Supply Chain recognizes retailers who find new solutions dedicated to helping innovate the retail supply chain.

Secure Supply Chains
For 20+ years, our members have implemented some of the most rigorous measures to ferret out unethical manufacturing practices around the world.

International Trade
As the largest U.S. importers, retailers remain concerned about the impact tariffs will have on consumer prices and American family budgets.

Securing and Growing the Retail Supply Chain
RILA is engaged with Congress and Administration in voicing retailers’ concerns over negative impact tariffs have on the industry and consumer.

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.

Supporting Free Markets and Fostering Innovation
When policies are fair and allow retailers to compete, customers, communities, and workers all benefit.

State of the Retail Supply Chain Report
State of the Retail Supply Chain Report covers highly relevant topics that impact success/failure in the hyper-speed omnichannel retail environment.
Supply Chain Committees
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.
View All CommitteesRetail Speaks: 7 Imperatives for the Industry
After a year like no other, the US retail industry faces a still-uncertain future. Our latest research highlights seven imperatives that will position retailers for success regardless of what is next.
View ReportLINK2021: The Retail Supply Chain Conference
- Aug 17 - Aug 20, 2021
- Orlando, FL
RILA's Retail Supply Chain Conference is the only event of its kind - gathering top executives from leading retailers to network and learn.
Go to EventRetail Works for All: 2021 Public Policy Priorities
Supporting Free Markets and Fostering Innovation
When policies are fair and allow retailers to compete, customers, communities, and workers all benefit.
Read MoreBuilding Communities
Given challenges across the industry, RILA pursues coordinated legislation, to ensure retailers can continue to enhance communities.
Read MoreEnsuring a Safe, Sustainable Future
RILA is working with lawmakers to help shape policies that protect our customers and meet expectations regarding environmental concerns.
Read MoreStrategic Initiatives that support performance, compliance and transform the industry
Latest Supply Chain Insights

Support of Global Approach to Protect Citizens in Xinjiang
- By [Blake Harden]
- 03/22/2021
Retailers Outline Trade Priorities for USTR Tai
- By [Blake Harden]
- 03/22/2021

Recap: Senate Finance Hearing on Forced Labor
- By [Blake Harden]
- 03/19/2021
Retail CEOs Speak: Seven Imperatives for the Retail Industry
- By [Brian Dodge]
- 03/10/2021

U.S. to Suspend EU Tariffs Related to Boeing-Airbus Dispute
- By [Blake Harden]
- 03/05/2021
Annual CEO Event Brings Rich Discussion Among Retail Leaders
- By [Brian Dodge, Jenny Keehan]
- 01/29/2021