Retailers are relying on RILA more than ever to influence public and private sector actions, to provide forums and networks for retailers to share challenges and solutions, and to deliver crucial information on a wide range of issues affecting the industry.
Coming together in January reinforces these relationships and allows new connections to be built among the many CEOs engaged in RILA’s activities.
Join us January 24-27, 2026 in Ojai, CA for RILA's Retail CEO Forum, as we convene to experience the power of collaboration. Don't miss this unique opportunity to connect with CEO peers in a private, small group setting. No matter what lies ahead, our course is stronger together.
Attend the can’t miss event for retail executives!
Our Past Speakers Have Included
George W. Bush
- 43rd President of the United States & Founder of the George W. Bush Presidential Center
Hal Lawton
- President & Chief Executive Officer
- Tractor Supply
Erik Nordstrom
- Chief Executive Officer
- Nordstrom
Pamela Stewart
- Chief Customer Officer – Retail North America Operating Unit
- The Coca-Cola Company
Russell Weiner
- Chief Executive Officer
- Domino's
Tim Ingrassia
- Co-Chairman, Global Mergers & Acquisitions, IBD
- Goldman Sachs
Dona D. Young
- Chair, Board of Directors
- Foot Locker
Scott Baxter
- President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board
- Kontoor Brands
Chris Blakeslee
- President & Chief Executive Officer
- Athleta
Mark Breitbard
- CEO
- Gap Inc.
Anthony Hucker
- President & Chief Executive Officer
- Southeastern Grocers
Melissa Etheridge
- Grammy Award Winning Singer & Songwriter
Tasia Filippatos
- President
- Disney Consumer Products
Ken Hicks
- Chief Executive Officer
- PetSmart
Katie Ledecky
- 9-Time Olympic Gold Medal Winning Swimmer
Rob Olson
- Chief Operating Officer
- IKEA North America Services, LLC
Helena Foulkes
- Board Director, Costco
- Retired Chief Executive Officer and Board Member, Hudson’s Bay Company
Joe Preston
- President
- New Balance Athletics Inc.
Bill Rhodes
- Executive Chairman
- AutoZone
Meg Ham
- President
- Food Lion
Elliott Rodgers
- Executive Vice President & Chief Operations Officer
- Foot Locker, Inc.
Steve Smith
- President and Chief Executive Officer
- L.L.Bean
Ted Decker
- Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
- The Home Depot
Corie Barry
- Chief Executive Officer, Best Buy
- Chairwoman, RILA
Julie Sweet
- Chair and Chief Executive Officer
- Accenture
About the CEO Forum
Few understand the complex challenges facing today’s retail CEO. The Retail CEO Forum is an opportunity to learn, share and recharge with peers who face the same risks and challenges, and who are passionate about the future of retail.
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Our Speakers
The RILA Retail CEO Forum is a great opportunity for senior retail leaders to connect with peers, share insights and learn from leading experts on a wide range of topics including the economy, world affairs and politics.
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Agenda
The invitation-only event for CEOs from the most recognized retail brands hosts Executive Leadership Sessions led by industry thought leaders, showcasing different perspectives, leadership strategies, and a forward-thinking approach followed by in-depth breakout discussions.
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Listed above are just a few of the companies who the Retail CEO Forum.
Who Attends
The Retail CEO Forum is where retail CEOs go to connect, learn, and explore leading best practices in a private, small group setting. Discover past leading retailers who have attended.
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Spouse & Partner Activities
We know the demands on your time make opportunities to relax and unwind together important. Whether it’s morning yoga, hiking, golf, or a relaxing trip to the spa, we want your spouse or partner to enjoy the opportunity to spend a few days with you and the retail “family” at RILA.
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Explore the Ojai Valley Inn
Ojai Valley Inn, AAA Five Diamond Award recipient, exemplifies casual elegance at its finest. Located on 220 tree-lined acres, the Inn’s 303 spacious guestrooms evoke a feeling of California’s rich history.
Learn MoreThe RILA Retail CEO Forum is a great opportunity for senior retail leaders to connect with peers, share insights and learn from leading experts on a wide range of topics including the economy, world affairs and politics. The relaxed environment provides a perfect backdrop to have genuine and meaningful conversations on the opportunities and risks that are impacting our stakeholders – from employees to customers to our industry – and ultimately shaping the world around us.
Corie Barry
- CEO
- Best Buy Co., Inc.
Thank you to our 2025 Title Sponsor
Accenture
Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent and innovation led company with 738,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. We are uniquely able to deliver tangible outcomes because of our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Accenture Song. These capabilities, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients succeed and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.