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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.
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Why Transparency in Trade Enforcement Matters

In retail, following trade rules is essential to avoid legal and reputational risk. But unclear or shifting policies make compliance messy.
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Monica Welt Named Next RILA GC & RLC President
- Jun 2, 2025
Latest Blog Posts

Why Transparency in Trade Enforcement Matters
- By [Blake Harden]
- 06/17/2025
Retail Crime Crackdown: Steps Forward, But Far from Over
- By [Sarah Gilmore]
- 06/16/2025

What Retailers Should Know About Shipbuilding Tariffs
- By [Blake Harden]
- 06/12/2025
Understanding De Minimis
- By [Blake Harden]
- 06/10/2025

Supply Chain Shifts and Port Pressures
- By [Sarah Gilmore]
- 06/09/2025
What is Section 122?
- By [Blake Harden]
- 06/05/2025

From Port to Shelf: How Tariffs Shape Everyday Prices
- By [Blake Harden]
- 06/03/2025
ORC and Cargo Theft and the Urgent Need for Stronger Laws
- By [Sarah Gilmore]
- 05/28/2025

Pass Swipe Fee Reform: Prove Wall St. Doesn’t Own Washington
- By [Austen Jensen]
- 05/19/2025