Retail Industry Leaders Association | 3 The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) is a Washington, DC-based trade association representing America’s largest and most successful retailers. RILA is a trusted source dedicated to sharing the retail industry’s story and informing lawmakers of the impact and consequences of the decisions they make. RILA has undergone a couple of name changes in their more than 40-year history. Their most recent moniker, the International Mass Retailers Association (IMRA), was changed because their Board of Directors realized their membership was more than just mass retailers – they represented the leading retailers across all segments of the industry, Executive Vice President of Retail Operations Casey Chroust says. “We represent nine of the top 10 largest retailers in the United States,” he says. Chroust joined RILA a little over five years ago. Prior to joining the association, he spent 10 years doing strategy consulting for retail companies, many of whom are members of RILA. TOP U.S. RETAILERS The Retail Industry Leaders Association represents approximately 200 members, with a strong focus on the top 100 retailers who generate more than $1 billion in revenue. In addition to nine of the top 10 U.S. retailers, RILA members also hold the top spot among key retail segments including apparel, consumer electronics, department stores, home improvement, large format and small format, and others. No trade association represents more top retailers than RILA. The association best represents their members by focusing on a wide-range of key services – from supply chain, asset protection and finance, to human resources, compliance and enterprise Issues, among
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