The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) is the US trade association for retailers that have earned leadership status by virtue of their sales volume, innovation or aspiration.  They convene decision-makers to collaborate and gain from each other’s experience. They advance the industry through public-policy advocacy and promote operational excellence and innovation. And through research and thought leadership, they propel developments that foster both economic growth and sustainability.

Their aim is bold but simple: to elevate a dynamic industry by transforming the environment in which retailers operate. 

As retailers rise to meet the challenges of a dynamic economy, RILA will advocate for trade policies that allow for efficient and reliable supply chains; privacy and data protection laws that protect consumers; payment reforms that enhance competition and transparency; and workplace policies at the state and federal level that promote both flexibility and the preferences of their employees. On these and other priorities, theu look forward to working with policymakers of both parties to help shape a dynamic and growing economy that allows retailers and the communities they serve to thrive.