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May 7, 2013
Senate approves Internet sales tax; opposition looms in House

The U.S. Senate on late Monday approved the long-debated Internet sales tax proposal, known as the Marketplace Fairness Act, by a bipartisan vote of 69 to 27.

May 6, 2013
Modell’s to open in Arlington, Va.

Modell’s Sporting Goods will celebrate the grand opening of its store in Arlington, Va., on May 9.

February 14, 2013
Retailers back Marketplace Fairness Act

The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) applauded reintroduction of federal legislation introduced today that closes the decades-old loophole that gives special treatment to online-only retailers.

January 24, 2013
Office Depot to open at Lincoln Square Shopping Center

Transwestern announced that it has negotiated a new 9,994-sq.-ft. lease for Office Depot at Lincoln Square Shopping Center, located in Arlington, Texas.

January 2, 2013
RILA comments on employer health care regulations

The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) issued the following statement in response to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) employer mandate proposed rules filed Wednesday in the Federal Register.

March 7, 2012
RILA report highlights importance of multichannel strategy

E-commerce sales continue to grow and have a major impact on multichannel retailers, according to new report from The Retail Industry Leaders Association.

February 6, 2012
Container Store to open six stores in 2012

The Container Store announced it will open six locations in 2012, making this the largest real estate growth year in the company's history and bringing the company's store count to 59 by year's end.

December 22, 2011
Snow and Ice Liability Management

By Rich Arlington

Record snowfall last season spelled trouble for many roofs and parking garage decks. The continuous storms that dumped more than 2 ft. of snow in New England alone had facility owners frantically addressing weight load issues as heavy snow and ice threatened, and in some cases caused, roof and deck top collapses. The fallout: a rise in lawsuits as owners, insurance companies and snow contractors battle over snow and ice procedures followed, or not, in comparison with written contracts.

November 17, 2011
Nothing Bundt Cakes expands with four new North Texas locations

Cake retailer Nothing Bundt Cakes said it is expanding its Texas presence with four new leases.

October 6, 2011
RILA study: Retail crimes continue to rise

A report released Thursday by the Retail Industry Leaders Association found significant increases in shoplifting and pharmacy theft, in particular.

October 4, 2011
Mattress Firm to open at Cooper Street Plaza

Jacksonville, Fla.-based Regency Centers said it has leased 3,588 sq. ft. of retail space in Arlington, Texas, at Cooper Street Plaza to Mattress Firm.

October 4, 2011
Mattress Firm to open at Cooper Street Plaza

Jacksonville, Fla.-based Regency Centers said it has leased 3,588 sq. ft. of retail space in Arlington, Texas, at Cooper Street Plaza to Mattress Firm.

September 23, 2011
RILA praises California ‘e-fairness’ legislation

The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) thanked California Governor Jerry Brown for signing legislation that would help level the playing field between online-only retailer Amazon.com and brick-and-mortar stores across California.

August 30, 2011
Shoe Carnival to open at Bardin Place Center

Centro Properties Group US announced that Shoe Carnival will open a 10,210-sq.-ft. store at Bardin Place Center, located in Arlington, Texas.

August 2, 2011
Ross Stores to enter Chicago area with 12 locations

Ross Stores said Tuesday that it will simultaneously open 12 stores on Oct. 8, all located in the greater Chicago area.

March 15, 2011
RILA responds to swipe reform legislation

In response to legislation introduced on Tuesday by Montana senator Jon Tester to reopen critical reforms of the debit payments market, the Retail Industry Leaders Association issued the following statement:

March 10, 2011
RILA praises Quinn for signing e-Fairness Legislation

The Retail Industry Leaders Association on Thursday praised Illinois Governor Pat Quinn for signing the e-Fairness legislation, which addresses the long-standing inequity in the retail sales industry between brick-and-mortar retailers and their online-only counterparts.

December 28, 2010
Focus on: Compensation Outlook 


Economic forecasts for 2011 are a mixed bag for senior executives in retail companies. Executive compensation packages and salary increases are expected to be healthier than in the last two years, but the overall economy is, at best, in a state of stagnation. 


The Society for Human Resource Management, or SHRM, based in Arlington, Va., projected median salaries across all industries would rise 3% this year, compared with the more modest 2.5% increase that was the median in 2010. 


December 28, 2010
Where’s the Savings? 


There wasn’t anything particularly complicated behind Wendy’s franchisee Raul Dominguez’s decision to implement an energy management system in his Miami chain of six quick-service burger restaurants.

December 17, 2010
RILA responds to tax package nod

The Retail Industry Leaders Association said Friday that it applauds the final passage of a bipartisan agreement for extending critical individual and business taxes.

December 16, 2010
RILA: Proposed Federal Reserve debit rule a step forward

The Retail Industry Leaders Association said Thursday that the Federal Reserve’s proposed rule on swipe reform is a step in the right direction.

December 2, 2010
RILA report: Same-store sales rises suggest rise in consumer activity

After same-store sales reports on Thursday showed strengthened performance among most major retail chains, the Retail Industry Leaders Association said that November results may suggest that consumer activity is on the rise ...

November 8, 2010
FMI Report: Economy, price wars remain top concerns for supermarkets

According to a Tuesday report by the Food Marketing Institute, supermarket sales grew just 0.12%...

October 20, 2010
Retailers ranked among green companies

The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) said Thursday that 56 retailers were listed on the...

August 31, 2010
Goodwill to open at Surrey Ridge Shopping Center

Oakbrook Terrace, Ill.-based Mid-America Asset Management said that Goodwill Industries has signed a lease for...

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