In an unprecedented move, the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) and the National District Attorneys Association (NDAA) have joined forces to tackle the growing issue of retail crime in the United States. This initiative, launched in September 2023, has seen district attorneys from across the country meeting with local retailers to discuss organized retail crime, habitual theft, and its impact on employees and communities.
The initiative, known as National Store Walk Month, has already facilitated 80 store walks where district attorneys’ offices and retailers have come together to discuss shared challenges and potential solutions to combat retail crime and violence. These meetings have provided a platform for local prosecutors and retail management teams to exchange insights, share best practices, and identify opportunities for collaborative efforts to fight crime.
Retailers are committed to doing everything they can to tackle retail crime and its impact on communities. It’s a complex issue that…
requires a multifaceted, strategic response. Building relationships and collaborating with local prosecutors is just one, albeit very important component to that response,” said RILA Sr. EVP of Retail Operations Lisa LaBruno.
“We’re thrilled that such a large group of prosecutors serving cities and towns large and small signed up to participate and share in our commitment to keeping communities safe.” The response to this initiative has been overwhelmingly positive, with strong demand from both district attorneys’ offices and retailers.
As a result, the project has been extended through November 2023. To date, RILA member retailers have hosted 80 store walks as part of this ground-breaking initiative.
“Ulta Beauty strongly believes in the power of partnerships and by working together, we know we can positively impact the communities we serve,” says Julie Giblin, vice president loss prevention, Ulta Beauty…
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