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As the US trade association for leading retailers, RILA provides a substantive perspective on the many issues facing the industry today. Our experts are well-versed in both industry operations and public policy and the important link between the two. By serving as a voice for our members in the press, we help drive the retail policy agenda forward and showcase exciting industry initiatives.
Browse our latest news below and reach out to our communications team to ensure you never miss an industry scoop.
Melissa Murdock
Vice President, Communications & Media Affairs
melissa.murdock@rila.org
Black Paper Party: A Spotlight on Black-Owned Brands

We sat down with several Black-owned brands to learn more about their stories, what differentiates their products, and some of the most impactful ways retailers can support them.
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Retail Works for All of Us
- Jan 12, 2023
Congress Passes Law Targeting ORC: Now What?
- Jan 11, 2023
Retailers Celebrate Signage of INFORM Consumers Act
- Dec 30, 2022
Latest Blog Posts

Black Paper Party: A Spotlight on Black-Owned Brands
- By [Erin Hiatt, Moni Adeyi]
- 01/31/2023
It’s not the Headline, it’s the Bottom Line
- By [Brian Dodge]
- 01/27/2023

Workforce Policy Trends to Watch in 2023
- By [Evan Armstrong]
- 01/25/2023
RILA Strategy on Pending FTC Matters
- By [Deborah White, Michael Hanson]
- 01/18/2023

USTR Should Abandon Unsuccessful & Harmful Tariff Policy
- By [Blake Harden]
- 01/17/2023
2022 Election Impact on ESG Issues
- By [Austen Jensen]
- 12/06/2022

Retailers Talk DEI Accountability, 2023 Strategy
- By [Erin Hiatt, Moni Adeyi]
- 11/30/2022
Economic Impact of Rail Shutdown Must be Avoided
- By [Brian Dodge]
- 11/29/2022

2022 Proxy Season ESG Lookback
- 11/21/2022