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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.

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

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

Navigating Retail Supply Chain Challenges
Retailers are committed to working through today’s supply chain challenges to deliver for customers.

Promoting Market Access & Forging Trade Relationships
Retailers are the largest U.S. importers and understand the important role trade plays in fostering U.S. economic competitiveness.

Keeping Supply Chains Open & Resilient
RILA supports infrastructure policy that invests in American growth & upgrades the nation’s aging & congested ports, highways, airports, and bridges.

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.

LINK On-Demand
Stream general sessions, innovation stage presentations, and select breakout sessions at your leisure. LINK On-Demand is only available to those who registered for the Dallas event.

LINK: The Retail Supply Chain Conference
LINK2024 gathers top executives in retail supply chain to network and learn. Experience expert-led education and a bustling Expo Experience.
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 CommitteesUpcoming Meetings
Retail Supply Chain Conference 2024
- Feb 25, 2024
- Orlando, FL
International Trade & Customs Committee Meeting
- Jun 15, 2023
- Washington, D.C.
Retail 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.
Download ReportRetail Supply Chain Conference 2023
- Feb 19 - Feb 22, 2023
- 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: 2023 Public Policy Priorities
Supporting Free Markets and Free Trade
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

West Coast Ports: What’s Happening & Why Retailers Care
- 04/13/2023
U.S. Trade Policy Should Foster Fair, Strong Competition
- By [Blake Harden]
- 03/23/2023

RILA’s Response to Biden-Harris Budget Proposal
- By [Michael Hanson]
- 03/09/2023
USTR Should Abandon Unsuccessful & Harmful Tariff Policy
- By [Blake Harden]
- 01/17/2023

Strike Averted: Retailers Cheers Swift Congressional Action
- By [Sarah Gilmore]
- 12/01/2022
All-Star Lineup Announced for LINK2023
- By [Jess Dankert]
- 12/01/2022