Vendors and Solution Providers

RILA is home base for retail's most successful and innovative companies. If you want to reach top executives from the companies making a difference in the industry today, come to their primary resource for advocacy, education and networking: The Retail Industry Leaders Association.  

As an associate member, RILA brings you closer to retailers and suppliers who are shaping the future of the industry. RILA membership shows that your company is committed to the industry's advancement. Through ongoing dialogue with leading retailers and product manufacturers, you will develop deeper relationships and gain a better understanding of their needs. 

Become a RILA Associate Member

RILA Associate Member Benefits: 

• Recognition as a member and supporter of the industry Listed on the RILA Associate Member Webpage
• The latest members-only news and announcements from RILA including RILA newsletters and access to formerly “Retail Only” newsletters
• Discounts on exhibit space and sponsorships at RILA events* such as LINK, RILA’s annual Supply Chain Conference ($750+ Value)
• Complimentary lead retrieval included with participation at events ($350 Value) Discounted rate for additional registrations included in your booth package
• Membership product category listing in event app
• Dedicated visibility in preconference communications to registered retailers
• Cumulative priority points for event booth selection
• Additional event membership recognition with visibility to thousands of executives including:
  • member ribbons 
  • showcasing of membership on the general stage
  • membership signage displayed at events

RILA Associate Members provide services that support retailers and product manufacturers. Download your membership kit to learn more. Associate Member dues are based on total annual revenue. To join, complete the associate member application, and send the completed document to Kelly Foelber.  

Associate Premier Membership

RILA also offers a limited number of Associate Premier Memberships for those companies that want the opportunity to have their president or CEO sit on the RILA Board of Directors. Premier Members pay flat dues of $125,000 a year, half of the Retail Premier Member rate. This membership tier is extended as an invitation of the Board of Directors Nominating Committee. Companies that are interested in this tier may express their interest in order to provide information to the Nominating Committee.  

As a Board Member, the president/CEO will have full access to all Board of Director events throughout the two-year term and one vote on the board. He/she will receive updates on all policy issues. Premier Members will assist RILA in gathering data necessary to communicate effectively the value of the retail industry to the national economy. They also agree to participate in RILA's PAC, grassroots and grasstops policy efforts.  

Contact RILA's President Brian Dodge for more information about becoming a Premier Member.  

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