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The Retail Industry Leaders Association is the US trade association for leading retailers. We convene decision-makers, advocate for the industry, and promote operational excellence and innovation. Our aim is to elevate a dynamic industry by transforming the environment in which retailers operate.
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Featured Reports for Leading Retailers
Retail Realities: Employee Expectations Have Changed (2023)
Retailers face an uphill battle keeping their workforce engaged and efficient.
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Impact of Counterfeit and Stolen Goods
The ease of selling counterfeit and stolen goods to unsuspecting consumers has attracted organized criminal networks that are becoming more aggressive, manipulative and brazen as a growing number of Americans shop online amid the pandemic.
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RILA Climate Action Blueprint (2022)
The Retail Climate Action Blueprint is a clearinghouse of approaches for US-based retail companies identifying their next steps on a path to a net zero emissions future.
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Demystifying the Metaverse Continuum Retail (2022)
The Metaverse Continuum will transform how businesses interact with customers, how work is done, what products and services companies offer, how they make and distribute them, and how they operate their organizations. Join David Treat, Senior Managing Director, Accenture, to learn more.
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Reducing In-Store Violence Through Collaboration (2022)
Discussion on high-risk situations seen throughout retail and focus on mitigation strategies you can implement post critical incident.
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Climate Change, Sustainability and Your Supply Chain (2022)
Discussion with top retail and supply chain leaders who will share more about how their companies are pursuing meaningful climate goals and what will be required in the years ahead to achieve them.
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Retailers Respond to President Trump Tariff Announcement
- By [Michael Hanson]
- 03/03/2025
Letter to Lutnick and Bessent: Prioritize American issues
- By [Michael Hanson]
- 02/28/2025
Labor Secretary Should Strengthen Retail Workforce
- By [Evan Armstrong]
- 02/26/2025
Welcome to the Retail Supply Chain Innovation Flywheel!
- By [Jeff Ashcroft]
- 02/26/2025
Retailers Congratulate USTR Jamieson Greer
- By [Blake Harden]
- 02/26/2025
House Budget Resolution Provides Path to Tax Legislation
- 02/24/2025
Navigating Stricter Immigration Enforcement by the Admin.
- By [Evan Armstrong, Austin Gold, Leon Rodriguez]
- 02/24/2025
USTR nominee should secure trade deals that promote growth
- By [Blake Harden]
- 02/05/2025
RILA Statement on Tariff Announcement
- By [Michael Hanson]
- 02/01/2025
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