Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA)

#Tariffs are stacking up…what does that mean for consumers? As the weather warms up, we took a look at how tariffs are impacting just one summer staple: propane grills. In 2018, propane grills had no duty when imported to the U.S. Now, with the tariffs being stacked today, propane grills are facing tariffs up to 70%. That's a significant burn to the summer cookout budget...

ICYMI, earlier this month Kentucky Governor Beshear signed SB130 into law to help address the growing threat of gift card fraud. A huge thank you to the Kentucky Retail Federation for their work to get this legislation over the finish line and help set the stage for more states to follow their lead on an important issue for retailers. For those looking to learn more and engage on this issue, it will be a major focus at RILA’s upcoming Retail Asset Protection Conference, April 27-30 in Washington, DC. Make plans to join us at #RAP2025 RILA.org/AP  https://lnkd.in/eu7nnwvd  

📢 Retail #assetprotection leaders! Curious how to synchronize your strategies for e-commerce fraud and major crimes? You won't want to miss this exclusive #RAP2025 session. From Click to Counter: Learn innovative strategies to bridge the gap between e-commerce fraud prevention and store level loss investigations, featuring expert insights from Appriss Retail's Pete Barker, DICK'S Sporting Goods' Emilia Luedtke, LPC, and Walgreens' James Spencer. Secure your spot at RILA.org/AP!

#AssetProtection hot topic alert: With gift card fraud a growing concern in the retail industry, this #RAP2025 session will review the latest trends, effective prevention strategies, and a collaborative effort to combat this issue. Featuring expert insights from Target's Erin Becker, The Home Depot's Traci Munson, and Blackhawk Network's Cara Renfroe. Get your ticket at RILA.org/AP!

You won't want to miss this session at #RAP2025, filled with expert AP insights you won't find anywhere else. From the main stage, Walmart's Ashley Klorer and Vicki Smith will share the key components of total retail loss, innovative approaches to minimize it, and the impact of these strategies on overall business performance. Secure your spot here at RILA.org/AP

We can't wait for this discussion with the DICK'S Sporting Goods team Linda Lubecki and Josh Meins, CFI, LPC about the power of collaboration. They'll share how combining expertise across key departments can create a powerful, cohesive force that drives profitability. Only at #RAP2025 — get your ticket here: rila.org/AP

"Ultimately, businesses want to be able to make investments that spur the economy, create jobs, provide excellent products to customers; and the current circumstances are making that very, very difficult." RILA President & CEO Brian Dodge joined BBC today to share the #retail industry perspective on #tariffs. Watch here: https://lnkd.in/edzP75SH

Strong partnerships are vital to retail safety. Our upcoming Retail Asset Protection Conference in DC will unite retailers with key public-sector allies—attorneys general, prosecutors, and law enforcement—to tackle big issues like organized retail crime and build safer communities together. Be sure to check out our law enforcement-specific sessions designed to enhance collaboration and share best practices and make your plans to join these important conversations here: rila.org/AP #RAP2025

#RAP2025 Session Spotlight 🔦: Meijer's Dustin Brown, MSA, CFI, LPC and IKEA's Vic J. will join us to help demystify OSHA’s National Emphasis Program (NEP) and its impact on workplace safety and compliance. Whether you’re a safety professional, manager, or organizational leader, you’ll leave with the knowledge and resources needed to navigate the NEP effectively and foster a culture of compliance. Reserve your spot for these insights & more here: RILA.org/AP