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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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Melissa Murdock
Vice President, Communications & Media Affairs
melissa.murdock@rila.org
Restrictive Scheduling: A Non-Starter for Maine Retailers

A "one size fits all" statute fails to recognize the unique needs as well as the negative impact that they will impose on employment opportunities.
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RILA’s Response to Biden-Harris Budget Proposal
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- Feb 10, 2023
Latest Blog Posts

Restrictive Scheduling: A Non-Starter for Maine Retailers
- By [Townsend Brown]
- 03/23/2023
A Dozen Cousins: A Spotlight on Black-Owned Brands
- By [Erin Hiatt, Moni Adeyi]
- 03/21/2023

Iowa Becomes Sixth State to Pass Comprehensive Privacy Law
- By [Austin Gold]
- 03/16/2023
Retailers Gather to Talk Product Safety Top Issues
- By [Susan Kirsch, Luisa Lobo]
- 03/13/2023

Hella Awkward: A Spotlight on Black-Owned Brands
- By [Erin Hiatt, Moni Adeyi]
- 03/09/2023
The State of Play for Federal Data Privacy Reform
- By [Justin Goldberger]
- 03/08/2023

Fed’s Debit Clarification Could Lead to $3B in Debit Savings
- By [Austen Jensen]
- 02/24/2023
Urban Hydration: A Spotlight on Black-Owned Brands
- By [Erin Hiatt, Moni Adeyi]
- 02/14/2023

Campus Remix: A Spotlight on Black-Owned Brands
- By [Erin Hiatt, Moni Adeyi]
- 02/06/2023