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The Retail Industry Leaders Association is the US trade association for leading retailers. We convene decision-makers, advocate for the industry, and promote operational excellence and innovation. Our aim is to elevate a dynamic industry by transforming the environment in which retailers operate.
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Featured Reports for Leading Retailers

Labor Activity in Retail (2022)
RILA and IRI Consultants 2022 report provides data around the rate and growth of labor activity in 2021 and outlines key strategies to help leading retailers address workforce challenges.
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RILA Climate Action Blueprint (2022)
The Retail Climate Action Blueprint is a clearinghouse of approaches for US-based retail companies identifying their next steps on a path to a net zero emissions future.
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Impact of Counterfeit and Stolen Goods
The ease of selling counterfeit and stolen goods to unsuspecting consumers has attracted organized criminal networks that are becoming more aggressive, manipulative and brazen as a growing number of Americans shop online amid the pandemic.
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Demystifying the Metaverse Continuum Retail (2022)
The Metaverse Continuum will transform how businesses interact with customers, how work is done, what products and services companies offer, how they make and distribute them, and how they operate their organizations. Join David Treat, Senior Managing Director, Accenture, to learn more.
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Reducing In-Store Violence Through Collaboration (2022)
Discussion on high-risk situations seen throughout retail and focus on mitigation strategies you can implement post critical incident.
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Climate Change, Sustainability and Your Supply Chain (2022)
Discussion with top retail and supply chain leaders who will share more about how their companies are pursuing meaningful climate goals and what will be required in the years ahead to achieve them.
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View the Latest Retail Insights, Research & Webinars

Retailers Welcome Payments Competition Legislation
- By [Austen Jensen]
- 07/28/2022
Leading Retailers: Tax & Energy Deal Strikes Right Balance
- By [Michael Hanson]
- 07/28/2022

Three Takeaways from The Lead Innovation Summit
- By [Ireti Adesanya]
- 07/27/2022
Demystifying the Metaverse Continuum Retail (2022)
- 07/26/2022

Senate Drops Key Trade Provisions from CHIPS Bill
- By [Blake Harden]
- 07/21/2022
Retailers back White House plan to tackle organized theft
- By [Michael Hanson]
- 07/21/2022

Bipartisan Bill Promotes Workforce Flexibility, Inclusivity
- By [Evan Armstrong]
- 07/20/2022
Privacy Legislation Falls Short for Retailers and Consumers
- By [Justin Goldberger]
- 07/20/2022

Congress Should Tackle Chinese Counterfeit, Stolen Goods
- By [Michael Hanson]
- 07/19/2022
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