Whether helping customers navigate a difficult time, driving meaningful progress around social issues, or advancing policies that keep us all safe, retailers are true community leaders. Retailers understand their voice is needed in complex policy conversations that impact the health and safety of our communities, and that as an industry, we are uniquely positioned to affect real change. 
 
Retail is more than a store; we are an integral part of the fabric of our communities.

A Deeper Look into Leading in the Community

Retailers Commitments to Communities

Retailers Commitments to Communities

As the trade association for America’s retail leaders, we know that retailers are so much more than a store; retailers are part of the community.

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Organized Retail Crime, Counterfeits and Marketplaces

Organized Retail Crime, Counterfeits and Marketplaces

RILA formed the Buy Safe America Coalition to enjoin associations and companies in the fight against criminals selling to unsuspecting consumers.

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Climate and Sustainability

Climate and Sustainability

RILA is working with federal, state & local lawmakers to ensure legislative requirements are based upon sound environmental & market impact research.

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Connect with Issue Area Experts

Michael Hanson
Senior Executive Vice President, Public Affairs
Lisa LaBruno
Senior Executive Vice President, Retail Operations
RILA
Jason Brewer
Senior Executive Vice President, Communications and Marketing
RILA
Austen Jensen
Executive Vice President, Government Affairs
RILA
Evan Armstrong
Vice President, Workforce
RILA
Erin Hiatt
Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibility
RILA
Melissa Murdock
Vice President, Communications and Media Relations
RILA
Caroline  Niery
Director, Communications & Advocacy
RILA

In our experience working with RILA members, we know there is a deep industry-wide commitment to combatting climate change. We also know that each company has within its operations opportunities to take action and make an impact.


Erin Hiatt, Vice President of CSR

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