Leading in the Community

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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Connect with Issue Area Experts

Michael Hanson

Senior Executive Vice President, Public Affairs

Lisa LaBruno

Senior Executive Vice President, Retail Operations and Innovation

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Jason Brewer

Executive Vice President, Communications and State Affairs

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Austen Jensen

Senior Vice President, Government Affairs

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Evan Armstrong

Vice President, Workforce

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Melissa Murdock

Vice President, Communications and Media Relations

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Patrick Brady

Senior Director, State Affairs and Advocacy

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Caroline Stec

Senior Manager, Communications

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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.