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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

Retail Puts Diversity & Inclusion Commitments into Practice
- By [Erin Hiatt]
- 02/24/2021
Retailers Celebrate Black History and Black Excellence
- 02/08/2021

Retail Works for All of Us
- By [Austen Jensen, Michael Hanson]
- 01/25/2021
Retailers Support Biden’s Actions on Masks, Vaccine Funding
- By [Brian Dodge]
- 01/20/2021

Leading Retailers Welcome COVID Relief Legislation
- By [Michael Hanson]
- 12/20/2020
Retail Industry Response to New Mexico Business Shutdowns
- By [Brian Dodge]
- 11/13/2020

Retail leaders seek collaboration with COVID-19 task force
- 11/10/2020
Retailers Promote Voter Engagement Ahead of Election
- By [Brian Dodge]
- 09/22/2020

COVID-19 Liability Shield Welcomed by Leading Retailers
- By [Michael Hanson]
- 07/27/2020
Retailers Welcome Bill to Promote Healthy Workplaces
- By [Dave Koenig]
- 07/16/2020

Leading Retailers Call for Criminal Justice Reforms
- By [Brian Dodge]
- 06/24/2020
All Employees Deserve Civil Rights Protections
- By [Brian Dodge]
- 06/15/2020