Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) | Advancing Leadership Across Retail

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Retail Asset Protection Conference
The leading conference for retail asset protection professionals addressing organized retail crime, store safety, and the technologies protecting today’s retail environment.
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IEEPA Tariffs: What Retailers Need to Know
Explore RILA resources explaining tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) and what recent developments mean for retail supply chains and global trade.
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Retail Law Conference
A premier gathering of retail legal leaders exploring emerging legal, regulatory, and compliance challenges shaping the retail industry.
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Digital Price Tags: Why Accuracy Matters
Electronic shelf labels help retailers ensure the price shoppers see on the shelf matches the price at checkout, improving accuracy, transparency, and efficiency across modern retail operations.
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OUR FOCUS
Advancing
Leadership
& Policy Across the Retail Industry
The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) is the U.S. trade association for leading retailers. RILA convenes retail executives, advocates for policies that strengthen free markets and competition, and connects industry leaders through conferences, councils, and research that advance the retail industry.
Retail Asset Protection Conference
Retail asset protection and security leaders come together to tackle the industry’s most pressing challenges. Through expert insights and peer collaboration, attendees gain practical strategies to combat organized retail crime, improve workplace safety, and strengthen loss prevention programs.
Vibrant Communities Initiative
RILA and NDAA partnered to launch the Initiative, to bring together district attorneys, police departments, social service organizations & other stakeholders to identify effective approaches for dealing with organized retail crime, habitual theft, violence, vagrancy and blight in and around retail stores.
Asset Protection Advisory Board
Senior retail asset protection executives collaborate to provide strategic guidance on loss prevention, organized retail crime, and emerging security challenges while helping shape the Retail Asset Protection Conference.
Asset Protection Leaders Council
Senior asset protection executives address emerging industry challenges, share strategies, and collaborate on initiatives that strengthen retail security and operational resilience.
Chief Store Officers Council
A leadership forum for senior retail executives responsible for store operations to share insights and address the evolving challenges of running retail’s front lines.
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Finance Leaders Council
Chief accounting officers, treasurers and/or controllers discuss positions on issues relating to financial reporting and procedures.
Internal Audit Committee
Chief audit executives collaborate on internal audit challenges, emerging risks, and best practices for strengthening governance and internal controls.
Payments Committee
Retail legal, privacy, and payments leaders collaborate on emerging payment technologies, fraud prevention, and regulatory developments affecting retail payment systems.
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Retail Law Conference
Retail’s premier gathering of legal leaders, bringing together chief legal officers, general counsel, and law firm partners to address the most pressing legal issues in retail.
Retail Litigation Center
The Retail Litigation Center is a membership-based association representing the retail industry in the courts through coordinated litigation defense, appellate advocacy, and peer collaboration.
Chief Legal Officer Committee
Chief legal officers collaborate on regulatory developments, legal strategy, and emerging legal challenges affecting the retail industry.
Compliance & Ethics Council
Chief compliance & ethics officers collaborate on regulatory requirements, corporate compliance strategies, and risk management practices affecting retail operations.
Consumer Products Committee
Retail product safety, compliance, and regulatory leaders collaborate on product standards, safety regulations, and emerging compliance challenges.
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Monday Morning Policy Insights
Start your Monday in the know and be prepared for the week ahead in Washington. On Monday morning, the RILA government affairs team delivers a snapshot of the politics and policies colliding to shape the landscape for leading retailers. Members get updates, insight, and analysis on legislation, regulation, and the politics driving lawmakers.
Retail Works for All of Us
Through the Retail Works for All of Us framework, RILA advances public policy solutions that strengthen communities, support workers, protect consumers, and promote economic growth across the retail industry.
Communications Committee
Senior communications leaders from retail member companies collaborate on strategic messaging, public affairs communications, and best practices for engaging stakeholders and shaping the industry narrative.
Finance Leaders Council
Chief accounting officers, treasurers and/or controllers discuss positions on issues relating to financial reporting and procedures.
Government Affairs Committee
Senior government relations executives from retail member companies shape RILA's public policy agenda and advocacy efforts at the federal level.
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LINK: The Retail Supply Chain Conference
LINK: The Retail Supply Chain Conference brings together senior supply chain leaders from the world’s leading retailers to address the challenges and opportunities shaping modern retail operations. Through strategic conversations, peer collaboration, and industry insights, LINK connects the people and ideas moving retail supply chains forward.
IEEPA Tariffs & Retail Supply Chain Resources
RILA’s expert analysis of the IEEPA tariff ruling, with insights on trade policy, supply chain disruption, and the implications for retailers, pricing, and global sourcing strategies.
Chief Store Officers Council
A leadership forum for senior retail executives responsible for store operations to share insights and address the evolving challenges of running retail’s front lines.
Distribution Committee
Retail distribution leaders collaborate on warehouse operations, fulfillment strategies, and innovations in distribution network management.
International Trade and Customs Committee
Trade and import compliance experts collaborate on global trade policy, tariffs, and customs regulations affecting retail supply chains.
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Environment & Waste Compliance Committee
Retail compliance professionals collaborate on environmental regulations, waste management practices, and strategies for meeting evolving sustainability requirements.
Responsible Sourcing Committee
Retail leaders collaborate on ethical sourcing, supply chain transparency, and responsible labor practices across global supplier networks.
Sustainability Committee
Retail sustainability and ESG executives collaborate on environmental strategy, emissions reduction, circular economy initiatives, and responsible resource management to improve retail operations and product lifecycles.
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Chief Information Officer Leaders Council
A leadership community for senior retail technology executives to collaborate on digital transformation, enterprise technology strategy, and the innovations shaping modern retail.
Privacy Leaders Council
Chief privacy officers and legal leaders collaborate on evolving privacy regulations, data governance, and best practices for protecting consumer information.
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Retail Labor and Employment Committee
Labor and HR executives collaborate on the employment and labor issues impacting retail, sharing insights and helping shape policy conversations that affect the industry.
Retail Talent & Culture Committee
The Retail Talent and Culture Committee is a committee designed to foster deeper collaboration and enable members to address evolving challenges and opportunities across workforce, culture, and community engagement issue areas. By combining expertise in retail employment, organizational culture, community impact, and workforce development, the committee explores innovative solutions, shares best practices, and facilitates discussions that enhances employee experience and talent retention, while strengthening the retail sector’s commitment to inclusivity and growth.
Talent Leadership Council
Comprised of senior human resources executives from leading retailers, the Talent Leadership Council focuses on long-term workforce trends and strategic leadership. Members help shape the future of retail employment through research, insight sharing, and policy engagement.
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THE VOICE OF RETAIL LEADERS
Representing the
Retail
Leaders Driving the Global Economy
Our aim is bold but simple
: to elevate a dynamic industry by transforming the environment in which retailers operate.
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Internal Audit Committee Meeting
May 4, 2026
Washington, D.C.
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Sustainability Committee Meeting
May 13, 2026
Bolingbrook, IL
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Retail Talent & Culture Committee Meeting
May 27, 2026
Richfield, MN
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ESG Executive Committee Meeting
Jun 2, 2026
Washington, DC
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Take it from our Members
"The RILA Board, made up of a skilled and committed group of retail leaders, has worked tirelessly to do what is right for our employees, customers, and the industry. I look forward to partnering with my peers to continue to shape the future of our industry."
Corie Barry
Immediate Past Chair, RILA – Chief Executive Officer
- Best Buy Co., Inc.
Our Centers
Strategic initiatives advancing retail leadership
Through the Retail Litigation Center, Retail Compliance Center, and Retail Communities Foundation, RILA advances compliance, legal advocacy, and community impact across the retail industry.
Retail Litigation Center
The Retail Litigation Center is a membership-based association representing the retail industry in the courts through coordinated litigation defense, appellate advocacy, and peer collaboration.
Retail Litigation Center
Retail Compliance Center
A central hub for state-by-state compliance matrices, regulatory issues, fact sheets, and peer committees addressing retail regulatory and compliance topics.
Retail Compliance Center
RILA Communities Foundation
The RILA Communities Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to strengthening retail communities through public-private collaboration, education, and initiatives that address retail crime, support public safety, and promote vibrant local economies.
RILA Communities Foundation
News & Insights
Retail Insights & Industry News
Press Release
Michael Levine Joins RILA as Vice President & Assistant General Counsel
04/22/2026
Blog Post
CBP Opens CAPE Portal for Tariff Refund Claims
04/20/2026
Blog Post
Pro-Growth Tax Policy and What It Means for Retailers
04/14/2026
Blog Post
Why the Top 10% of Offenders Drive Most Retail Crime Loss
04/13/2026
Press Release
RLC Supports Illinois Interchange Fee Ban on Taxes and Tips
04/10/2026
Blog Post
Court Clarifies Consumer Injury Standards for Retail Pricing Claims
04/02/2026
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Join the Leaders Shaping the Future of Retail
RILA convenes the nation’s leading retailers to tackle industry challenges, influence public policy, and drive innovation across the retail industry. Members gain access to exclusive insights, influential advocacy, and a powerful network of retail decision-makers.
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