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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
Biden Administration Launches IPEF Negotiations

Trade ministers will meet in coming weeks to begin fleshing out the details of the pact, with a U.S. goal of finishing in 18 to 24 months. That coincides with plans for the United States to host the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders summit in late 2023.
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Biden Administration Launches IPEF Negotiations
- By [Blake Harden]
- 05/25/2022
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- By [Molly Auten]
- 05/24/2022

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- By [Blake Harden]
- 05/17/2022
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- By [Jess Dankert]
- 05/16/2022

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- By [Jess Dankert]
- 05/13/2022
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- 05/03/2022

Federal EV Funding Opportunities for Retailers
- By [Jess Dankert, Erin Hiatt]
- 05/02/2022
Connecticut Fifth State to Pass Comprehensive Privacy Law
- By [Austin Gold]
- 04/28/2022

Card Fees: The Game has Changed Once Again
- By [Austen Jensen]
- 04/27/2022