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The Retail Industry’s Top 5 Legislative Wins of 2011

Posted on December 12, 2011 by sandykennedy

by Sandy Kennedy, President, Retail Industry Leaders Association  With the New Year just weeks away, a look back on RILA’s 2011 legislative agenda finds some remarkable wins for the retail industry. The retail industry is a powerful force in Washington … Continue reading →

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A Reason to be Thankful: The Consumer is Back

Posted on November 22, 2011 by sandykennedy

By RILA President Sandy Kennedy The holiday shopping season is about to kick off in earnest and somehow lost in the coverage is the optimism that sets this holiday season apart from recent years. Over the past four years the … Continue reading →

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Retailers Reflect on Catastrophic Events in Japan

Posted on March 17, 2011 by sandykennedy

With news continuing to circulate this week around the devastating earthquake that has rocked Northern Japan, RILA and our members join the chorus of voices from around the globe in offering our thoughts, prayers and support to the Japanese people … Continue reading →

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What we’re up to at RILA: an update from Sandy

Posted on February 7, 2011 by sandykennedy

The new year is well underway, and with it comes a hope that some of the biggest challenges we’ve faced in recent years are now behind us. Cautious optimism was recently on display this month as RILA kicked off the … Continue reading →

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