Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA)

Join us in welcoming Quay Montgomery as RILA's newest team member! As Digital Design Coordinator, Quay will help us with visual storytelling for the industry, providing design support across the organization. We’re thrilled to welcome him to the retail community! #RetailLeaders

The clock is ticking⏱, with just 70 days until the September 30 expiration of the master #port #labor contract between the International Longshoreman’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX). These negotiations are a top issue for #retail #supplychains this year...Jessica Dankert & Sarah Gilmore explain why + the latest on what we're hearing, here: https://lnkd.in/eJuZtHBF

Together with the National District Attorneys Association today we're launching our 2024 Store Walk Initiative, a unique approach to tackling organized retail crime, habitual theft, and its impact on communities. By connecting #LeadingRetailers with local prosecutors we're enabling a unified, effective response and making meaningful progress toward restoring vibrancy to communities across the U.S. 📢 Retailers & DA offices can sign up here👉 https://lnkd.in/ekX3_6v7

With the lack of a federal #privacy standard, states have persisted in their efforts to pass comprehensive privacy legislation during the 2024 legislative sessions. From RILA's Austin Gold & Townsend Brown, here is a detailed summary of the developments that have unfolded at the state level this year: https://lnkd.in/eNDsq2jE #RetailLeaders

RILA recently brought our Retail Talent Committee together in-person for two days of networking and learning about the latest employee experience trends, workforce policy, #AI in #HR, and much more. A huge thank you to the Ulta Beauty team for hosting us in Chicago, and a special thank you to CEO Dave Kimbell & CHRO Anita Ryan for sharing their insights and expertise with this group. #RetailLeaders

For those still digesting the #SCOTUS #Chevron decision, helpful insights here from the Retail Litigation Center on what it means for #retailers subject to federal agency actions⤵

Wrapping up a great week in Washington, DC with our Board of Directors. We are grateful for the insights and support this terrific group of retail leaders provides the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA). With their guidance and the hard work of my talented RILA colleagues, anything is possible!

Today #SCOTUS⚖ ruled in Grants Pass v. Johnson to allow municipalities to tailor laws to their communities to address the complex issue of public encampments. Retailers appreciate the Court’s action allowing policymakers to access all ‘tools in the policy toolbox’ and remain committed to working collaboratively to improve the vibrancy of communities across the country. Our full statement with Retail Litigation Center here: https://lnkd.in/eKY2hkBg

The federal policy decisions made over the next four years will have major impacts on America’s leading retailers. How the next president deals with corporate #taxes and international #trade will dictate how retailers operate, invest in their workforce and local communities—millions of jobs & billions in #supplychain investments and economic development will be impacted by these decisions. In tonight's #debate we hope the candidates from both political parties address these issues with the seriousness they deserve. #Election2024 #RetailLeaders https://lnkd.in/e66JPAW5

To learn more about the program, we sat down with Lisa LaBruno, Esq., senior executive vice president of retail operations and Jason Brewer, senior vice president of communications and marketing at RILA, to get their insights on the mission and vision of this important industry initiative. Click the link to read more! https://lnkd.in/gVF5TC2c