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SUPPLY CHAINCOUNCILS, COMMITTEES, AND WORKING GROUPSSUPPLY CHAIN LEADERS COUNCILSenior-most supply chain executives of retail membercompanies gather to network, explore, and critique thebusiness implications of a wide spectrum of supply chainissues and to provide RILA’s strategic direction in this area.DIGITAL RETAIL COUNCILSenior executives responsible for the integration of in-storeand digital operations come together and improve industrywide omnichannel capabilities by facilitating informationsharing and research through a trusted forum.TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEEVice presidents and directors address operational and policyissues within transportation and infrastructure areas thatimpact transportation systems and logistics operations.INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMITTEEVice presidents, directors, managers, and analysts oftrade, customs, and import compliance from retail membercompanies focus on trade issues, including both import andexport concerns, as well as global retailing issues.RESOURCESCoalition for Responsible Transportation (CRT) PartnerThe partnership with CRT expands efforts to reduce dieselemissions in and around our nation’s ports.EPA Smartway Transport AffiliateAs an affiliate of the EPA Smartway Transport Program, RILAhelps companies learn about and generate consistent datafor this industry protocol, more accurately measure theircarbon footprint and make environmentally sound, but alsocost-effective transportation sourcing decisions.LINK RILA’s Retail Supply Chain ConferenceThe premier event for retail supply chain executives. The onlyconference that gives you the know-how and expertise toimprove your retail supply chain. Offering the best in-classeducational program addressing the topics that matter mostto retailers.CUSTOMS COMMITTEECustoms compliance executives come together to discussand exchange information on customs compliance issuesfacing member companies to devise the best policy/government relations strategy to address these issues.DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEEVice presidents and directors address operational and policyissues within the distribution space that impact distributionnetworks/distribution center operations.SUPPLY CHAIN STEERING COMMITTEEVice presidents and directors of retail and productmanufacturer member companies help develop theprogram and structure of RILA’s annual Retail Supply ChainConference.RTECH SUPPLY CHAIN ADVISORY COUNCILSupply chain technology experts work to stimulatetechnological innovation for the mutual benefit of the retailsupply chain industry and the solution providers who offercutting-edge solutions to problems retailers face.6wwwLEARN MORE. GET INVOLVED.RILA.ORG/FOCUS-AREAS/SUPPLY-CHAIN

HUMAN RESOURCESCOUNCILS, COMMITTEES, AND WORKING GROUPSRETAIL TALENT COUNCILChief human resources executives from retail membercompanies meet to network and address operationalchallenges and trends. These leaders work collaborativelyto identify opportunities in HR that could have a strategicimpact on their organizations and provide direction for RILA’sefforts in the human resources discipline.RETAIL BENEFITS COUNCILThe Retail Benefits Council, formerly known as the HealthCare Committee, is comprised of senior health and benefitsexecutives, as well as government affairs professionals,focused on operational issues, policy development, andfederal regulatory and legislative activities. The groupstrategizes on employee offerings and how those fit into the21st century retail workforce.LABOR & EMPLOYMENT COMMITTEELabor and human resources executives focus on employmentand labor issues affecting the retail industry, such as wage/hour developments, discrimination, labor managementmatters and unionization issues. Areas of discussion includefederal legislative and regulatory action around issues suchas the Department of Labor’s overtime regulations, EEOCactivity, and the National Labor Relations Board’s ruling onrepresentation case procedures, in addition to the SpecialtyHealthcare and Browning-Ferris Industries case decisions.wwwLEARN MORE. GET INVOLVED.RILA.ORG/FOCUS-AREAS/HUMAN-RESOURCES7

FINANCECOUNCILS, COMMITTEES, AND WORKING GROUPSFINANCE LEADERS COUNCILChief accounting officers, treasurers and/or controllersdiscuss positions on issues relating to financial reporting,procedures and audits based on data gathered throughbenchmarking and best practices. The council communicatesto both government and non-government agencies and rulemakers to develop and advance a better and more accurateunderstanding of retail industry financial practices.TAX ADVISORY COUNCILThe Tax Advisory Council is comprised of the senior mosttax executives of RILA’s retail member companies. Thiscommittee serves as the strategic counsel for public policytax issues and provides input to the Public Policy SteeringCommittee (PPSC) on priorities and objectives for tax-relatedpublic policy.INTERNAL AUDIT COMMITTEEChief Audit Executives or the senior-most audit executivesfrom member companies discuss emerging audit issues andinternal controls, as well as block-and-tackle techniques foraudit planning, working papers, risk assessments, and reportwriting. The committee also benchmarks leading practiceson a variety of topics, ranging from department structureand staffing to handling more technical issues such ascybersecurity, PCI compliance, data analytics and more.8TAX COMMITTEERetail tax executives focus on federal legislative andregulatory tax issues impacting the retail industry. In orderto provide input, feedback, and leadership on the tax issuesof the day, the RILA Tax Committee works with the InternalRevenue Service, the Treasury Department and the taxcommittees of Congress on a routine basis.PAYMENTS COMMITTEEFinancial, payments, legal, and government relationsexecutives provide insight and guidance on issues such asinterchange fees, virtual currency, EMV migration, access tocredit and gift cards.wwwLEARN MORE. GET INVOLVED.RILA.ORG/FOCUS-AREAS/FINANCE

TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATIONCOUNCILS, COMMITTEES, AND WORKING GROUPSDIGITAL RETAIL COUNCILSenior-most executives responsible for the integration ofin-store and digital operations come together and improveindustry-wide omnichannel capabilities by facilitatinginformation sharing and research through a trusted forum.PRIVACY LEADERS COUNCILChief privacy officers and general counsel executives addressprivacy issues affecting the retail industry, such as UAS andfacial recognition technologies, trans-Atlantics data flows anddata breach legislation. In addition to policymaking, RILA’sfocus is in facilitating discussions of best practices amongpeers utilizing meetings, surveys, and where appropriatecreating consensus documents for both internal and externaluse.RTECH INNOVATION NETWORKConvenes venture capitalists, incubators, and acceleratorswith a focus on retail technologies and innovations. Allowingthe Center to keep a pulse on the latest ideas, technologies,and startups. The Network is a source for content at theCenter’s events and distribution channel for the Center’sresearch.RTECH COUNCILThis council is composed of retail chief innovation officers.The council acts as a pre-competitive forum to share bestpractices and identify potential collaborative interests andindustry needs.wwwLEARN MORE. GET ATION9

ASSET PROTECTIONCOUNCILS, COMMITTEES, AND WORKING GROUPSASSET PROTECTION LEADERS COUNCILRetail asset protection pyramid heads address key industrypriorities and challenges to advance retail asset protectionand enhance operational effectiveness within theirrespective companies.WORKPLACE SAFETY COMMITTEERetail safety professionals identify smart practices forminimizing customer and employee injuries, supportregulatory compliance, work to maintain strong partnershipswith enforcement agencies, and assist in legislative efforts.RILA Asset Protection ConferenceThe Retail Asset Protection Conference offers the bestin-class educational program addressing the topics thatmatter most to retailers. As the premier event for retailasset protection executives, this is the only industry eventfor those that hope to gain powerful insights, extensivenetworking and in-depth content.CRIMES AGAINST BUSINESS COMMITTEECorporate and field investigation managers identifyemerging criminal trends, share prevention and responsestrategies, and develop smart practices to mitigate risks.ASSET PROTECTION STEERING COMMITTEEIndustry leaders across retail segments work collaborativelyto develop the educational content and plan for RILA’sannual Retail Asset Protection Conference.RTECH ASSET PROTECTION ADVISORY COUNCILAsset protection technology experts work to stimulatetechnological innovation for the mutual benefit of the retailasset protection industry and the solution providers whooffer cutting-edge solutions to problems retailers face in thefuture.RESOURCESTotal Retail Loss ReportThis unique and timely study, commissioned by the RILAAsset Protection Leaders Council, is the latest in a series ofstrategic research projects designed to bring new insights,tools, and techniques to help the industry better understandand tackle the problem of retail loss.www10LEARN MORE. GET INVOLVED.RILA.ORG/FOCUS-AREAS/ASSET-PROTECTION

SUSTAINABILITYCOUNCILS, COMMITTEES, AND WORKING GROUPSENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE COMMITTEEEnvironmental compliance officers convene to advanceenvironmental compliance for the retail industry by educatingstakeholders, enriching technical knowledge and leadershipskills, sharing leading practices, and communicating withregulators to advocate for retail reform.SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEESustainability and CSR executives convene to advancemore environmentally sustainable and circular businessopportunities, including greenhouse gas emissions reduction,the efficient and responsible use of natural resources,and product- and material-lifecycle value retention. Thecommittee meets twice per year in person and bi-monthly viaconference call.RESPONSIBLE SOURCING COMMITTEERetail executives working on responsible and ethical sourcingand social compliance convene to advance the performanceof their supply chains, with a specific focus on relationshipswith suppliers to ensure compliance and drive continuousimprovement in existing and emerging sourcing regions. Thecommittee meets twice pear year in person and bi-monthlyvia conference call.ZERO WASTE COMMITTEERetail waste management professionals convene to advancematerials management throughout their supply chains toimprove diversion and explore collaboration on the path toa more circular economy. The committee meets monthly viaconference call.RESOURCESIn the past decade, retailers have been fined upwards of 270million dollars for hazardous waste and other environmentalviolations. RILA’s Retail Compliance Center is the onlyresource focused on helping retailers improve environmentalcompliance and integrate sustainability into their operations.Since launch, the Retail Compliance Center has releasedstate enforcement reports, conducted regional trainingsacross the country, and developed program managementand benchmarking tools for the retail sector. Learn more atwww.rilacompliance.org.Retail Sustainability Management Maturity Model& WorksheetThe model and associated worksheet are tools forsustainability executives to identify management practicesthat will drive improved corporate and environmentalperformance. The model represents the collective knowledgeof many industry experts and numerous retailers.Retail Energy Management ProgramRetail energy managers convene to advance the energyefficiency of facilities and electricity procurement practices– including the economical procurement of renewable andalternative energy. The committee meets twice pear year inperson and monthly via conference call.Retail Sustainability Management &Energy Management Resource LibrariesRetailers can refer to either Resource Library for specifictools, case studies, and further opportunities to help themprogress the maturity of their sustainability and energymanagement programs.wwwLEARN MORE. GET ONMENT11

SENIOR STAFFBrian DodgePresidentMicheal HansonSEVP, Public AffairsJenny KeehanSEVP, MemberServicesLisa LaBrunoEVP, Retail Operations& InnovationKathleen McGuiganEVP & DeputyGeneral CounselAusten JensenSVP, GovernmentAffairsTom CaseyVP, Legal AffairsJess DankertVP, Supply ChainDave KoenigVP, TaxDeborah WhiteSEVP & GC, RILAPresident, RLCNicholas AhrensVP, InnovationMelissa MurdockVP, Communications& Media RelationsJason BrewerEVP, Communications& State AffairsEvan ArmstrongVP, WorkforceBlake HardenVP, InternationalTradeCONTACT USFor membership inquires pleasecontact Kelly Foelber.Tripp TaylorVP, BusinessDevelopmentwww12Tiffin ShewmakeExec. Director,Retail ComplianceCenterLEARN MORE. GET INVOLVED.RILA.ORG/ABOUT-RILA/STAFFKelly FoelberDirector, Membership& Executive Affairsemail. kelly.foelber@rila.orgphone. 202.866.6739

OUR MEMBERSLEADING COMPANIES IN EACH RETAIL VERTICAL 7-Eleven, Inc. Abercrombie & Fitch, Co. Academy Sports Outdoors Ace Hardware Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Ahold Delhaize American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. Apple Inc. Auto Plus Auto Parts & PepBoys Auto AutoZone, Inc. Best Buy Co., Inc. Big Lots Stores, Inc. Blain’s Farm & Fleet Blinq.com Burlington Stores, Inc. Canadian Tire Corporation,Limited CarMax, Inc. Carter’s, Inc. Chico’s FAS, Inc. Claire’s Stores, Inc. Columbia Sportswear Company Costco Wholesale Corporation Cracker Barrel Old CountryStore, Inc. Crate & Barrel Holdings, Inc. CVS Health DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. Dillard’s, Inc. Dollar General Corporation Dollar Tree, Inc. Designer Brands, Inc. Express, LLC Five Below Floor & Decor Foot Locker, Inc. GameStop Corp. Gap Inc. Goodwill Industries Harbor Freight Tools H-E-B Hy-Vee, Inc. IKEA North America Services,LLC J.C. Penney Company, Inc. J.Crew Group, Inc. Jo-Ann Stores, LLC Kohl’s Corporation L Brands, Inc. Levi Strauss & Co. Lidl US, LLC Lowe’s Companies, Inc. Lumber Liquidators, Inc. Macy’s, Inc. Meijer, Inc. Navy Exchange ServiceCommand New Balance Athletics, Inc. NIKE, Inc. Nordstrom, Inc. Office Depot, Inc. Oriental Trading Company, Inc. Pandora Jewelry LLC Petco Holdings, Inc. PetSmart, Inc.www Publix Super Markets, Inc. Qurate Retail Group Recreational Equipment, Inc.(REI) Rite Aid Corporation Ross Stores Inc. Signet Jewelers Starbucks Coffee Company Tailored Brands, Inc. Target Corporation The Finish Line, Inc. The Home Depot, Inc. The Kroger Co. The Michaels Companies, Inc. The Save Mart Companies The TJX Companies, Inc. T-Mobile, USA Inc. Tractor Supply Company Transform SR Holdings Ulta Beauty, Inc. VF Corporation Walgreen Co. Walmart Inc. Wawa, Inc. Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Williams Sonoma, Inc.LEARN MORE. GET INVOLVED.RILA.ORG/ABOUT13

REPRESENTING THE LEADINGBRANDS IN RETAILPREMIER MEMBERS14

RETAIL MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONPlease complete this form and return by email to kelly.foelber@rila.org. Please include a short (50 word) company descriptionthat will be used in your member profile. For more information, contact RILA’s retail membership team at (703) 841-2300.COMPANY INFORMATION*Company Name:Street Address:City: State: Zip: Country:Main Phone: Main Fax: Company Web site:*This should be the main company headquarters information.CONTACT INFORMATIONPrimary Company Contact Name*: Title:Phone: Fax: Email:Dues Contact Name*: Title:Phone: Fax: Email:*The primary company contact (PCC) will receive all RILA correspondence and can expect to receive RILA news updatesregularly. The designated PCC is encouraged to pass along RILA news/updates (including information on RILA opportunities,events, councils/committees, and upcoming meetings) to relevant individuals within the company. (We will also send RILAmaterials directly to other executives based on their job functions and interests.) The dues contact is the individual whoshould receive invoices for dues payment.RETAIL MEMBERSHIP DUES INFORMATIONAnnual RevenueAnnual DuesUnder 2 billion 30,000 2 - 5 billion 37,000 5 - 10 billion 50,000 10 - 20 billion 65,000Dues are determined based on annual revenue (see due tiers on the left).Please provide company annual sales figure below and submit verification byincluding an annual report.LY Annual Sales:RILA also offers a Retail Premier Membership for those companies that wishto play an enhanced role in setting the strategic direction and priority of theOver 20 billion 90,000association, particularly with regard to public policy and retail operations.Members choosing to join the Premier Membership pay dues of 350,000 a year.Premier Members enjoy the following benefits: the opportunity to serve on RILA’s Public Policy Steering Committee to helpmake recommendations to RILA’s Board of Directors on the key issues facing the retail industry; the opportunity to serve onRILA’s (R)Tech Advisory Council to help lead the (R)Tech Center for Innovation; the opportunity to nominate their presidentor CEO to the RILA Board of Directors; the opportunity to guide RILA’s research and communication on the value of the retailindustry to the national economy; and participation in RILA’s PAC, grassroots and grasstops policy efforts.15

BUSINESS INFORMATIONIndividual company information will be held in strict confidence. RILA uses this information to cumulatively tally the size andscope of our membership.Company Logos: RILA uses the logos of our member companies to illustrate the brands we represent. Please send your company logo in JPEG and EPS formats to kelly.foelber@rila.org. Or, provide a contact for RILA to reach out to for logo below.Logo Contact:(name)(title)(email)Our company is (check one):Check the description that best describes your company:Public Retail Chain Non-store/Internet RetailerPrivateLeased Retail OperationManufacturer’s OutletNon-ProfitOtherDoing Business as (store or business you operate):Number of StoresNumber of Employees1.2.3.MEMBERSHIP PAYMENTInvoices will be sent to primary dues contact upon acceptance of application.Checks:Please submit checks payable to “Retail Industry Leaders Association” (indicate in memo section: MEMB) to:Retail Industry Leaders Association P.O. Box 418421 Boston, MA 02241-8421I hereby certify that I am duly authorized to bind the Company to this agreement and that all of the informationcontained on this application is complete and correct to the best of my knowledge.Print Name: Signature: Date:Dues payments to trade associations, such as RILA, are generally deductible as an ordinary business expense for federalincome tax purposes. However, under the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993, such income tax deduction is deniedfor the portion of your dues attributable to expenses incurred for the purpose of lobbying or intervening in an election. RILAestimates that 65% of your dues will be attributable to lobbying expenses. Therefore, 65% of these dues are non-deductiblefor federal income tax purposes.16

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Global Retail Consulting Practice, Accenture BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Retail CEO Forum (formerly known as the Leadership Forum) is the once-yearly, invitation-only conference event for the leading CEOs in the retail industry. Limited to 100 hand-selected retail industry executives, this elite gathering offers two full days of meeting,