Conference Program
Discover the LINK program—built by retail supply chain leaders and designed to deliver actionable insights, real-world strategies, and meaningful peer discussions.
Leverage LINK Connect to bring the whole team
Bring the Whole Team—Without Blowing the Budget
LINK is the only dedicated supply chain event built by and for retailers, grocers, product manufacturers, leading brands, and startups.
LINK’s conference program is developed by an advisory board of leading supply chain executives, providing an invaluable opportunity to bring your supply chain team together to network and learn, for internal planning and external meetings with valued partners.
Stretch Your Team’s Budget and Maximize ROI with LINK Connect
Looking to bring a larger team without increasing your budget? LINK Connect helps you do just that—offering complimentary registration, travel reimbursements, and pre-scheduled meetings to make every dollar (and minute) count.
- Free Registration and up to $1,000 Travel reimbursement - Bring more of your team with complimentary registration utilizing registrations through LINK connect.
- Smart Scheduling, Real Conversations - Meetings are matched based on mutual interest, so every 15-minute conversation is focused and relevant.
- Plan Ahead with Confidence - Pre-scheduled meetings help your team manage time around sessions, networking, and key conversations.
- Seamlessly Integrated with LINK - LINK Connect fits around the full conference experience—sessions, networking, and learning—so nothing gets missed.
Bring 12+ and Elevate Your LINK Experience
Dedicated Meeting Space
RILA will provide you with a dedicated meeting room, which will serve as your team's home base for internal meetings and meetings with partners.
Reserved Team Seating
RILA will grant your team access to reserved team seating for specific conference keynotes near the main stage.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Heads of Supply Chain
LINK attracts more supply chain pyramid heads from major retail companies than any other event. Don’t miss out on convening with this community of peers!
Transportation/Logistics Leaders
Covering inbound, outbound, domestic, international…LINK is where logistics leaders meet to tackle the key issues in the retail industry (and connect with top service provider partners).
Distribution/Fulfillment Leaders
Across all roles—from running ecom fulfillment operations to scaling curbside/BOPIS to managing a DC and everything in between, distribution & fulfillment leaders come to LINK to share what’s working… and what could work better.
Analytics & Data Science Pros
More than ever, data is critical to running an effective, flexible, and responsive retail supply chain…and new technology is developing at a breakneck pace. LINK brings together retail experts to help accelerate your work.
Strategy & Technology Executives
Align with cross-functional partners to boost accuracy, agility, and visibility across the supply chain.
Digital & Omnichannel Leaders
Discover the latest in AI, automation, and fulfillment tech powering seamless customer experiences.
Trade & Customs Teams
The global trade landscape and impacts of customs/tariffs are inextricable from the ability to operate an effective supply chain. Retail trade experts convene at LINK to compare notes, learn from leaders, and prepare for whatever may be around the corner.
Transportation & Sustainability Champions
As the retail industry makes progress on climate and emissions goals, LINK is at the intersection of supply chain and sustainability, convening cross-functional discussions to facilitate learning from other retailers and from subject matter experts.
Workforce/Talent Planners
Technology is key, but retailers are only as strong as their workforce. LINK is where the future of work collides with the needs of modern, efficient, flexible supply chains.
Supply Chain Analysts
Are you early in your retail supply chain career? There’s no better place than LINK to learn from leaders in the industry and build your network for the road ahead.
Retail Supply Chain Executives + Teams Who Have Attended
- 99 Ranch Market
- Abercrombie & Fitch
- Academy Sports + Outdoors
- Ace Hardware
- Alpine Fresh Inc.
- Amazon
- Amazon Freight
- Amazon Shipping
- Article
- Ashley HomeStore
- At Home
- Athleta LLC
- Auburn University
- AutoZone
- B&H Photo Video
- Banana Republic
- Barnes & Noble
- Bass Pro Shops
- Bath & Body Works
- Beall's
- Belgian Boys
- Belk
- Best Buy
- Bimbo Bakeries USA
- BJ's Wholesale Club
- Blain's Farm & Fleet
- Burlington Stores
- Canadian Tire
- Carhartt
- Casey's General Stores
- Catalyst Brands
- CCF Brands
- Centric Brands Inc.
- Citi Trends
- Coca-Cola
- Columbia Sportswear Company
- Control Risks
- Crafty Crank & Board Shop
- Crate & Barrel
- Crocs
- CVS Health
- Dallas Cowboys Football Club
- Dick Blick Art Materials
- DICK'S Sporting Goods
- Disney Consumer Products
- Disney Destinations, LLC
- Dollar General
- Dollar Tree
- Duluth Trading Company
- Dynacraft
- EasyPost
- Everlast Worldwide Inc.
- Family Dollar
- Five Below
- Floor & Decor
- Foot Locker
- Fruselva USA LLC
- Gap Inc.
- Gap Inc. Logistics as a Service
- GE Appliances
- GNC
- Guitar Center
- H-E-B
- Hairclub
- Hallmark
- Harbor Freight Tools
- Hasbro
- Hobby Lobby
- Hunter Douglas Inc.
- Hy-Vee
- Hyper Microsystems
- J.Crew
- JD Group North America
- JD Sports
- JD Sports Fashion
- Kart Blansh Water LLC
- Kendra Scott Design
- Kenvue
- Kimberly-Clark
- Kohl's
- Kroger
- Kubota Tractor Corporation
- L.L.Bean
- Lamps Plus
- Lands' End, Inc.
- Levi Strauss
- LifeMade
- Loblaw Companies
- Lowe's
- LT Apparel
- lululemon athletica
- Macy's
- Mattress Firm
- Mckesson Corporation
- Meijer
- Melissa & Doug
- Michaels
- Nestlé Nespresso
- Newell Brands
- Nordstrom
- NuSource
- Office Depot
- Ollie's Bargain Outlet
- On
- Orgill
- Peter Millar
- PetSmart
- Prinx Tire USA
- Publix Super Markets
- PVH
- Qurate Retail Group
- R.C. Willey Home Furnishings
- Rack Room Shoes
- Reckitt
- Reef
- REI
- Ross Stores
- Rue Gilt Groupe
- Sally Beauty
- SanMar
- Sears
- Shurtape Technologies
- Signet Jewelers
- Sony Corporation of America
- Sony Electronics
- Sparc Group
- Spencer Gifts
- Spreetail
- Sprouts Farmers Market
- Staples
- StyleCraft
- Subway-IPC
- Tailored Brands
- Tapestry(Coach, Kate Spade, Stuart Weitzman)
- Target
- Tesco
- The Garick Corporation
- The Home Depot
- The Magnum Ice Cream Company
- Tik Tok
- TJX
- TJX Canada
- Torrid
- Tory Burch
- Tractor Supply
- Trademark Global
- Trek Bicycle
- Tupperware Brands
- Uline
- Ulta Beauty
- Under Armour
- Unilever
- University of Arkansas
- VF
- VIOLA (Visual Chameleon, Inc.)
- Vuori
- Walgreens
- Walmart
- Wayfair
- Wegmans
- Wolverine Worldwide
Registration Eligibility
RETAILERS
To qualify as a retail attendee, an individual attendee must be an employee of a retail company (not engaged as a consultant, contractor, or agent thereof). A retail company is defined by RILA as a company whose core business is selling its inventory of consumer goods directly to end consumers.
CONSUMER PRODUCT GOODS
To qualify as a consumer product goods attendee, an individual must be an employee of a consumer product good (not engaged as a consultant, contractor, or agent thereof). A consumer product good is defined by RILA as a company whose core business is selling consumer products that it good to sell to end consumers or for resale to retailers to sell to end consumers. Companies that sell products to retailers for use in the business (e.g. security cameras, POS systems, or other products intended for use in the store, DC, HQ, or other locations) do not qualify as consumer product manufacturers for RILA purposes.
SERVICE PROVIDERS
Service providers are the companies that provide goods or services to the retail industry for use by the company, their stores, or their distribution centers. If you are attending RILA from a business development perspective, you would be included in this category. This applies to the various ports and any logistics company owned by a retailer that services other retailers. Individuals from service supplier companies must contract (as either an exhibitor, sponsor, or LINK Connect meetings program) in order to attend a RILA Event.
Registration Confirmations
All registrations will be confirmed, in writing, via email.
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LINK Connect
Attend LINK at no cost through curated 1:1 meetings with solution providers—plus receive travel reimbursement and access to exclusive networking and content.
Our Speakers
Hear from retail’s most influential supply chain leaders and experts as they share insights, strategies, and real-world experiences shaping the future of the industry.
