Press Releases

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Dreamers Deserve Dignity, Clear Pathway to Citizenship

Industry response to President Biden’s Executive Order that immediately protects Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients. Learn More

• January 20, 2021

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Retailers Support Biden’s Actions on Masks, Vaccine Funding

Retailers welcome President Biden’s Executive Order on masks and additional COVID relief priorities. Learn More

• January 20, 2021

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Kohl’s CEO Among Five Retail Leaders Added to RILA Board

RILA welcomed five new leaders to its Board of Directors, as elected during the group’s semi-annual meeting held virtually today. Learn More

• January 19, 2021

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Response to Ban on All Cotton Imports From XUAR

RILA, AAFA, NRF, USFIA remain outraged by the reports of forced labor in the XUAR. Learn More

• January 13, 2021

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RILA Statement on Capitol Protests

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• January 6, 2021

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RILA Statement on Speaker Pelosi Re-election

RILA looks forward to working with every Democratic and Republican leader and all the incoming members of the 117th Congress to tackle the many issues confronting the country. Learn More

• January 4, 2021

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RILA to USTR: Failed Tariff Strategy Shouldn't Be Duplicated

Testimony outlining leading retailer’s concerns with any tariffs being imposed on products from Vietnam. Learn More

• December 28, 2020

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Leading Retailers Welcome COVID Relief Legislation

The bipartisan COVID relief deal announced today is vitally important for families and businesses whose lives and livelihoods have been upended by COVID-19. Learn More

• December 20, 2020

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Response to Enforcement Actions to Prohibit XPCC Cotton

Joint Statement from AAFA, NRF, RILA, USFIA in response to Administration's enforcement actions to prohibit XPCC cotton. Learn More

• December 2, 2020

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RILA, RCC Support UL World Anti-Counterfeiting Week 2020

Be Safe Buy Real campaign raises awareness about the harms of counterfeits on consumers & the economy. Learn More

• November 16, 2020