Resources on Innovation

Blog Post

RIC Startup Network Celebrates 2nd Anniversary

The Startup Network includes nearly 200 startups that are addressing various challenges retailers face from last mile delivery to training employees. Learn More

• June 17, 2021

Blog Post

Newmine Insights: Creating Positive Returns

It’s time to address the industry old problem of returns, rather than viewing it as a cost of doing business. Learn More

• June 15, 2021

Blog Post

Packaging Sustainability: Retail State of Play

Recent programming around reusable packaging & business models helps shine a light on where progress is being made & where the challenges persist. Learn More

• June 15, 2021

Blog Post

Meet the Startup Innovation Awards Finalists

Startups will have a chance to pitch on the main stage at RILA’s upcoming Retail Asset Protection & LINK: Supply Chain Conferences, collocated in Orlando, FL August 17-20. Learn More

• June 2, 2021

Blog Post

DEI Stories: Kroger & Black Girl Ventures Collaboration

An exclusive Q&A with Kroger’s Sunny Reelhorn Parr and Black Girl Venture’s Shaunda Lambert, on the importance of supporting diverse founders and inspiring change within the retail industry. Learn More

• April 27, 2021

Blog Post

Pursuing an ecosystem-friendly retail strategy

Retailers should carefully consider how their capabilities may serve other ecosystem players and which players may bring additional capability and value to retailers. Learn More

• April 21, 2021

Blog Post

Inside the New York Fashion Tech Lab

RILA's Retail Innovation Center sat down with NYFTLab Managing Director Jackie Trebilcock to learn more about NYFTLab’s program and what makes it a great opportunity for both startups and retailers alike. Learn More

• April 12, 2021

Blog Post

Four Startups Driving Workforce Innovation in Retail

Four startups designing innovative solutions to some of retailers’ top workforce-related challenges. Learn More

• February 25, 2021

Press Release

Online Marketplaces Should be Required to Verify Seller Info

Leading retailers support the INFORM Consumers Act to curb organized retail crime. Learn More

• July 23, 2020

Blog Post

Retail in 2020: Promoting Competition & Innovation

Retail industry focused on promoting competition and driving innovation in 2020. Learn More

• February 19, 2020