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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 Respond to Hurricane Helene and Milton
Retailers serve as community leaders in times of crisis to help residents weather the storm.
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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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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
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Understanding De Minimis
- By [Blake Harden]
- 06/10/2025
Supply Chain Shifts and Port Pressures
- By [Sarah Gilmore]
- 06/09/2025

What is Section 122?
- By [Blake Harden]
- 06/05/2025
RILA's Michael Hanson, RILA Public Affairs Lead, Retiring
- 06/04/2025

Retailers' Statement Ahead of Bowman Confirmation Vote
- By [Austen Jensen]
- 06/04/2025
Leading Retailers Urge Amendment Vote on GENIUS Act
- By [Austen Jensen]
- 06/03/2025

From Port to Shelf: How Tariffs Shape Everyday Prices
- By [Blake Harden]
- 06/03/2025
Monica Welt Named Next RILA GC & RLC President
- 06/02/2025

ORC and Cargo Theft and the Urgent Need for Stronger Laws
- By [Sarah Gilmore]
- 05/28/2025
RILA Promotes Erin Hiatt to Senior VP, Retail Operations
- By [Melissa Murdock]
- 05/20/2025

Retailers Urge House: Support Tax Policy That Fueled Economy
- By [Courtney Titus Brooks]
- 05/20/2025
Pass Swipe Fee Reform: Prove Wall St. Doesn’t Own Washington
- By [Austen Jensen]
- 05/19/2025