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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
Earth Day Spotlight on New Retail Sustainability Efforts
- By [Erin Hiatt]
- 04/19/2024
Retailers Applaud Bipartisan Action to Void Joint Employer
- By [Evan Armstrong]
- 04/11/2024
Retailers Support Workforce Development Legislation
- By [Evan Armstrong]
- 04/10/2024
Joint Assoc Statement on New DHS Textile Trade Enforcement
- By [Blake Harden]
- 04/05/2024
RILA Statement on Visa Mastercard Settlement
- 03/26/2024
Retailers to UNITE for Safer Communities
- By [Caroline Niery]
- 03/22/2024
Retailers Welcome Progress on Ocean Shipping Reform
- By [Sarah Gilmore]
- 03/19/2024
Retail Leaders Discuss Top Product Safety Regulations
- By [Luisa Lobo]
- 03/08/2024
Retailers Challenge Policymakers: Rise Above Partisan Divide
- By [Michael Hanson]
- 03/07/2024
Retailers Appreciate SEC Climate Rule Omits Scope3 Emissions
- By [Kathleen McGuigan, Erin Hiatt]
- 03/06/2024
Retailers Ask SCOTUS: Overturn Harmful 9th Circuit Decision
- By [Deborah White]
- 03/05/2024
Key Logistics and Supply Chain Trends at RILA LINK 2024
- 02/24/2024