
Retail leaders urge FTC to enforce INFORM Act ahead of anniversary
RILA urges the FTC to use its authority to crack down on illegal digital commerce by ensuring online platforms comply with the INFORM Act.
RILA urges the FTC to use its authority to crack down on illegal digital commerce by ensuring online platforms comply with the INFORM Act.
As ORC groups adapt and become digitally sophisticated, retailers seek a collaborative approach that combines legislation, enforcement, and technology-driven security solutions.
During her tenure, McGuigan became a central figure in the organization’s legal and regulatory efforts, known for her strategic leadership and deep engagement with retail legal and compliance leaders.
This year’s Retail Asset Protection Conference features several major initiatives and findings aimed at addressing retail crime and restoring vitality to communities served by retailers.
“The President’s plan is not a targeted attempt to protect American innovation or national security but will hit every family’s budget.”
“Families want the Trump administration to focus its mandate on policies that lower costs and already have a proven track record to unlock investment and growth.”
Retailers are particularly concerned about a proposed port service fee that could be passed onto cargo owners, adding to supply chain costs.
“We urge extreme caution in the use of tariffs to address unfair trade barriers to ensure that household budgets are not further squeezed by cost increases,” RILA said.
"Tariffs on Canada and Mexico in particular risk destabilizing the North American economy," says RILA's Michael Hanson.