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Our Focus
RILA recognizes that ubiquitous internet access, changing consumer values, preferences, and lifestyles, coupled with the desire for increased on-demand shopping, have led to unprecedented disruption in virtually every industry; retail perhaps more than any other. America’s retailers are transforming and so is the field of asset protection. RILA is committed to supporting the AP industry’s efforts to adapt to today’s consumer needs without compromising safety, security, and profit. Those AP teams who embrace change and grow, find new ways to be relevant in their organization, and influence decision-makers will come out on top.
Ensuring Safe and Affordable Products
RILA is working with lawmakers to help shape policies that protect our customers and meet expectations on demands to act on environmental concerns.
Public Policy Agenda
RILA works with policymakers of both parties to help shape a dynamic and growing economy that allows retailers and communities they serve to thrive.
Organized Retail Crime, Counterfeits and Marketplaces
RILA formed the Buy Safe America Coalition to enjoin associations and companies in the fight against criminals selling to unsuspecting consumers.
Retail Asset Protection On-Demand
Stream general sessions, and select breakout sessions at your leisure. The Retail Asset Protection On-Demand is only available to those who registered for the Orlando event.
Combatting Retail Crime & Keeping Communities Safe
District attorneys from across the U.S. are meeting with local retailers to address organized retail crime, habitual theft, and its impact on employees and communities.
Resources on Organized Retail Crime
The sale of stolen and counterfeit goods on third party marketplaces is a multifaceted problem in need of a multifaceted solution. Discover the latest news, statements, blogs, and research on retail organized crime.
Impact of Organized Retail Crime and Product Theft
New Buy Safe America report provides an analysis of organized retail crime and its effect on the US economy.
Loss Prevention Managers Report Increase Organized Crime
As more consumers shop online amid the pandemic, retailers say that criminals are looking for more ways to cash in.
Vibrant Communities Initiative
RILA and NDAA partnered to launch the Initiative, to bring together district attorneys, police departments, social service organizations & other stakeholders to identify effective approaches for dealing with organized retail crime, habitual theft, violence, vagrancy and blight in and around retail stores.
Learn MoreInside the organized retail crime rings plaguing retailers
CNBC spent eight months embedded with law enforcement for this piece, which includes an inside look at the takedown of a retail crime "empire" in California, orchestrated by one woman who made millions reselling her network's stolen goods on Amazon. Featuring interviews with RILA Sr. EVP of Retail Operations Lisa LaBruno and Ulta Beauty CEO Dave Kimball.
Asset Protection Committees
Retailers are transforming, and so is the field of asset protection. RILA is committed to supporting the AP industry’s efforts to adapt to today’s consumer needs without compromising safety, security, and profit.
View All CommitteesUpcoming Meetings
Asset Protection Leaders Council Meeting
- Apr 16, 2024
Crimes Against Business Committee Meeting
- Apr 16, 2024
Workplace Safety Committee Meeting
- Apr 16, 2024
Retail Asset Protection Conference 2024
- Apr 14 - Apr 17, 2024
- Dallas, TX
The Retail Asset Protection Conference brings you three, full days of keynotes, breakout sessions, and an Expo Experience that allows you to create efficiencies and work smarter, not harder.
Go to EventRetail Works for All: 2024 Public Policy Priorities
Ensuring a Safe, Sustainable Future
RILA is working with lawmakers to help shape policies that protect our customers and meet expectations regarding environmental concerns.
Read MoreInvesting in People
Retail is for everyone; the place for a first job, 2nd chance, third act, or a side hustle – the retail workforce represents the American workforce.
Read MoreSupporting Free Markets and Free Trade
When policies are fair and allow retailers to compete, customers, communities, and workers all benefit.
Read MoreStrategic Initiatives that support performance, compliance and transform the industry
Latest Asset Protection Insights
CEOs Call on Congress to Address Surge of Retail Crime
- By [Brian Dodge]
- 12/09/2021
Retailers Ask SCOTUS: Overturn Harmful 9th Circuit Decision
- By [Deborah White]
- 03/05/2024
RILA Adds Seven Retail Execs to Board of Directors
- By [Brian Dodge]
- 01/29/2024
Changing the Tide on Retail Theft
- By [Michael Hanson]
- 12/12/2023
Myth Vs. Fact: The Truth About Organized Retail Crime
- By [Lisa LaBruno, Michael Hanson]
- 11/30/2023
Combatting Retail Crime & Keeping Communities Safe
- 10/31/2023
Retailers, Prosecutors Unite to Fight Retail Crime
- By [Lisa LaBruno]
- 10/25/2023