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Helping RetailersNavigate Transformation
Through Innovation
RILA’s Retail Innovation Center (RIC) equips leading retailers to navigate transformation through innovation and reorient the innovation ecosystem toward retail needs. The RIC connects innovative technologies, startups and retail companies by leveraging its RTech Networks.
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RTech Networks
Comprised of key stakeholders in the retail innovation ecosystem, including venture capital and technology firms, startups, and universities.
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Retail Talent Pipeline
Explore activities that allow RILA members to connect to a diverse, skilled and innovative workforce.
Learn MoreTechnology and Innovation Committees
RILA is focused on accelerating retail innovation and helping retailers navigate the industry’s transformation. Empowering executives with networks and access to research, insights, and collaboration.
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Digital Retail Council Meeting
- May 13, 2020
- Chicago, IL
Privacy Leaders Council Meeting
- Apr 6, 2020
- Washington, DC
RTech Council Meeting
- Mar 22, 2020
- Las Vegas, NV
Retail CEO Forum 2020
- Jan 19 - Jan 21, 2020
- Palm Beach, FL
The Retail CEO Forum is the once-yearly, invitation-only event for CEOs from the most recognized retail brands in the industry.
Go to EventLatest Technology and Innovation Insights
Press Release
New Research Reveals How to Attract In-Demand Workers
- By [Evan Armstrong]
- 11/21/2019
Blog Post
Full Circle: Circular Economy Case Competition Names Winner
- By [Katie Nicholos]
- 11/18/2019
Blog Post
The Financial Case for a Circular Economy
- By [Katie Nicholos]
- 11/13/2019
Blog Post
Mapping a Circular Economy Business Model
- By [Katie Nicholos]
- 11/05/2019
Blog Post
Big Ideas to Power the Circular Economy
- By [Katie Nicholos]
- 10/28/2019
Press Release
Leading Retailers Select Brian Dodge As Next RILA President
- By [Brian Dodge, Sandy Kennedy]
- 10/22/2019