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At the heart of all retailers’ promise to consumers is providing them access to the products they need and want at the best possible prices. Imperative to that goal is the ability to operate in an environment that promotes free trade, supply chain resiliency, innovation, and fair and strong competition both in the U.S. and abroad.
Challenges over the last several years have battle-tested retailers’ ability to deliver for consumers and in large part they have succeeded thanks to their ability to innovate and maintain nimble supply chains. But these challenges and opportunities also highlight why it is critical for public policy to support retail. When policies are fair and allow retailers to compete, customers, communities, and workers all benefit.
A Deeper Look into Supporting Free Markets and Fostering Innovation
Stop Wall Street from Fleecing Merchants
RILA is working with regulators and lawmakers to bring more competition to the payments arena.
Learn MoreKeeping Supply Chains Open & Resilient
RILA supports infrastructure policy that invests in American growth & upgrades the nation’s aging & congested ports, highways, airports, and bridges.
Learn MoreCompetition
RILA believes that strong competition in industries connected to retail will benefit consumers and allow retailers to thrive.
Learn MorePromoting Market Access & Forging Trade Relationships
Retailers are the largest U.S. importers and understand the important role trade plays in fostering U.S. economic competitiveness.
Learn MoreKeeping Taxes Stable & Fair
RILA is urging policymakers to ensure all profitable companies pay a minimum tax before they consider raising the corporate tax rate.
Learn MoreProtecting Consumer Privacy and Consumer Preferences
RILA believes a federal privacy framework should be designed to protect consumers and provide clear rules for individuals, businesses, and government.
Learn MoreConnect with Industry Experts
RILA believes competition is the hallmark of America’s retail industry. It drives innovation and brings consumers lower prices and new products and services.
Austen Jensen, RILA Executive Vice President of Government Affairs
Discover How Retail Supports Free Markets and Innovation
Retailers Raise Concerns About New Overtime Rule
- By [Evan Armstrong]
- 04/23/2024
Retailers Disappointed in FTC Non-Compete Ban
- By [Evan Armstrong, Kathleen McGuigan]
- 04/23/2024
2024 Election Outlook for Retailers: Immigration Policy
- By [Austin Gold]
- 04/23/2024
Earth Day Spotlight on Retail Sustainability Efforts
- By [Erin Hiatt]
- 04/19/2024
Retailers Welcome Steps Forward on Key Trade Legislation
- By [Blake Harden]
- 04/17/2024
RLC Board Directors & Guest RLC CLOs Sworn into SCOTUS Bar
- 04/17/2024
Retailers Applaud Bipartisan Action to Void Joint Employer
- By [Evan Armstrong]
- 04/11/2024
Retailers Support Workforce Development Legislation
- By [Evan Armstrong]
- 04/10/2024
Joint Assoc Statement on New DHS Textile Trade Enforcement
- By [Blake Harden]
- 04/05/2024
RILA Statement on Visa Mastercard Settlement
- 03/26/2024
Retailers to UNITE for Safer Communities
- By [Caroline Niery]
- 03/22/2024
Retailers Welcome Progress on Ocean Shipping Reform
- By [Sarah Gilmore]
- 03/19/2024