Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA)

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.

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.

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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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Chief Legal Officer Committee

Chief legal officers collaborate on regulatory developments, legal strategy, and emerging legal challenges affecting the retail industry.

Compliance Council

Chief compliance 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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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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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

Retail leaders collaborate on workforce strategy, employee experience, and organizational culture to improve talent retention, engagement, and long-term workforce development.

Retail Talent Committee

The Retail Talent Committee brings together executives focused on talent acquisition, retention, development, and benefits. Members collaborate on workforce trends, benchmarking insights, and strategies to build a skilled and innovative retail workforce.

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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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Upcoming Events
Where Retail Leaders Connect

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Retail Asset Protection Conference 2026

Apr 19, 2026 |

Phoenix, AZ

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International Trade Committee Meeting

Apr 27, 2026 |

Dallas, TX

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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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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

Blog Post

Organized Retail Crime Is a Federal Issue—Not Just a Store Level Problem

03/25/2026

Blog Post

How the War in Iran impacts retail supply chains

03/18/2026

Blog Post

What Is the Work Opportunity Tax Credit?

03/12/2026

Blog Post

Why Supply Chain Executives Should Rethink Internal Systems

02/26/2026

Blog Post

What the flurry of new trade deals could mean

02/26/2026

Blog Post

What happens to Trump’s IEEPA tariffs if he loses in court

02/25/2026

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Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA)

Retail Asset Protection Conference

IEEPA Tariffs: What Retailers Need to Know

Retail Law Conference

Digital Price Tags: Why Accuracy Matters

Advancing Leadership & Policy Across the Retail Industry

Vibrant Communities Initiative

Retail Asset Protection Conference

Asset Protection Advisory Board

Asset Protection Leaders Council

Chief Store Officers Council

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Finance Leaders Council

Internal Audit Committee

Payments Committee

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Chief Legal Officer Committee

Compliance Council

Consumer Products Committee

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Communications Committee

Finance Leaders Council

Government Affairs Committee

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Chief Store Officers Council

Distribution Committee

International Trade and Customs Committee

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Environment & Waste Compliance Committee

Responsible Sourcing Committee

Sustainability Committee

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Chief Information Officer Leaders Council

Privacy Leaders Council

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Retail Labor and Employment Committee

Retail Talent & Culture Committee

Retail Talent Committee

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Representing the Retail Leaders Driving the Global Economy

Where Retail Leaders Connect

Retail Asset Protection Conference 2026

International Trade Committee Meeting

Internal Audit Committee Meeting

Sustainability Committee Meeting

Strategic initiatives advancing retail leadership

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.

A central hub for state-by-state compliance matrices, regulatory issues, fact sheets, and peer committees addressing retail regulatory and compliance topics.

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.

Retail Insights & Industry News

Organized Retail Crime Is a Federal Issue—Not Just a Store Level Problem

How the War in Iran impacts retail supply chains

What Is the Work Opportunity Tax Credit?

Why Supply Chain Executives Should Rethink Internal Systems

What the flurry of new trade deals could mean

What happens to Trump’s IEEPA tariffs if he loses in court

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