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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.
Learn MoreOrganized 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.
Learn MoreClimate and Sustainability
RILA is working with federal, state & local lawmakers to ensure legislative requirements are based upon sound environmental & market impact research.
Learn MoreConnect with Issue Area Experts
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
Retailers Welcome Progress to Keep Ports Open for Business
- By [Jess Dankert, Sarah Gilmore]
- 10/03/2024
Retailers Frustrated by Port Strike, Call for Resolution
- By [Brian Dodge]
- 09/30/2024
Retailers Sound Alarm on Imminent Port Strike
- 09/24/2024
RILA Applauds DOJ Actions on Visa Anticompetitive Practices
- 09/24/2024
Retailers Welcome Administration's Actions on De Minimis
- By [Blake Harden]
- 09/13/2024
NLRB Chair Sows Discord, Disruption for Workers & Businesses
- By [Evan Armstrong]
- 09/11/2024
The Looming Port Strike: What It Means for the U.S. Economy
- By [Sarah Gilmore]
- 09/04/2024
New Retail, Law Enforcement Partnership to Combat Crime
- By [Lisa LaBruno]
- 08/12/2024
Clock is Ticking to Avoid Ports Labor Disruption
- By [Jess Dankert, Sarah Gilmore]
- 08/07/2024
Retail Leaders Discuss Workforce Opportunities & Challenges
- By [Evan Armstrong, Emily Benack]
- 08/05/2024
How to access the benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act
- By [Hans Royal]
- 08/01/2024
Retailers, Prosecutors Collaborative Retail Crime Initiative
- By [Lisa LaBruno]
- 07/18/2024