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Whether helping customers navigate a difficult time, driving meaningful progress around social issues, or advancing policies that keep us all safe, retailers are true community leaders. Retailers understand 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
Retailers Commitments to 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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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.
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Climate and Sustainability
RILA is working with federal, state & local lawmakers to ensure legislative requirements are based upon sound environmental & market impact research.
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Senior Executive Vice President, Public Affairs
In our experience working with RILA members, we know there is a deep industry-wide commitment to combatting climate change. We also know that each company has within its operations opportunities to take action and make an impact.
Erin Hiatt, Vice President of CSR
Discover How Retail Leads in the Community
Blog Post
Retailers Control Their Destiny with Workers
- By [Evan Armstrong]
- 05/16/2023
Press Release
Retail Realities: Employee Expectations Have Changed
- 05/11/2023
Press Release
Retailers Crave Normal; Urge Debt Ceiling Agreement
- 05/09/2023
Blog Post
Leaving Denver Stronger, Smarter, More Resilient Than Ever
- 05/04/2023
Blog Post
Strengthening Connections, Developing Leaders
- 05/02/2023
Blog Post
Resiliency in Action
- 05/01/2023
Blog Post
Shaping Retail’s Future in Denver
- 04/30/2023
Press Release
RILA and NDAA Collaborate on Vibrant Communities Initiative
- By [Lisa LaBruno]
- 04/27/2023
Blog Post
States Continue to Pass Major Privacy Legislation
- By [Austin Gold, Townsend Brown]
- 04/25/2023
Blog Post
Three Lessons from Single-Use Plastic Bag Bans
- By [Derek Mak]
- 04/21/2023
Article
Earth Day Spotlight on New Retail Sustainability Efforts
- By [Erin Hiatt]
- 04/20/2023
Regulatory Comment Letter
RILA Comments to the FTC on Proposed Non-Compete Rule
- 04/19/2023