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As Americans simultaneously struggled with the global health pandemic and social unrest, retailers showed up as true leaders in communities large and small. Retailers understand that their voice is needed in complex policy conversations that impact the health and safety of our communities, and that as an industry, we are uniquely positioned to affect real change.
Retail is more than a store; we are an integral part of the fabric of our communities.
A Deeper Look into Leading in the Community

Criminal Justice Reform
Retailers urge Congress to take bipartisan action on meaningful reforms that rebuilds trust in law enforcement.
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Keeping Communities Safe
Since the outset of the pandemic, retailers have been determined to provide their customers with the goods and services they want and need safely.
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Retail Impact on Communities
As the trade association for America’s retail leaders, we know that retailers are so much more than a store; retailers are part of the community.
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We must take a hard look at the policies of policing and address the shortcomings that have enabled these grievous incidents to occur. Until we can assure every American family that their sons and daughters will be treated equally and with dignity, we cannot hope to re-build the trust that must exist between law enforcement and our communities.
Austen Jensen, Senior Vice President, Government Affairs
Discover How Retail Leads in the Community

Retailers Celebrate Black History and Black Excellence
- 02/01/2022
Colossal Undertaking Ahead with New Covid Requirements
- By [Brian Dodge]
- 09/09/2021

Retailers Take Pride in LGBTQIA+ Community
- By [Caroline Stec]
- 06/01/2021
Leading Retailers Renew Calls for Criminal Justice Reforms
- By [Brian Dodge]
- 05/25/2021

Retailers Join Congress in Standing Up Against Hate
- By [Michael Hanson]
- 05/18/2021
Retailers Want Consistency on Mask Guidance
- By [Lisa LaBruno]
- 05/13/2021

Retail Standing Up Against Hate
- By [Brian Dodge]
- 03/18/2021
Relief Package Will Boost Efforts to Vaccinate, Re-Open
- By [Michael Hanson]
- 03/10/2021

Leading Retailers Urge Action on Criminal Justice Reforms
- By [Brian Dodge]
- 03/03/2021
Healthy Workplaces Act Introduced
- By [Dave Koenig]
- 03/03/2021

RILA Response to Governors Revoking Mask Mandates
- By [Jason Brewer]
- 03/03/2021
RILA Partners with Open to All® on DEI Initiatives
- By [Erin Hiatt, Melissa Murdock]
- 03/01/2021