We are committed to helping our Retail Members remain vibrant in their local communities.
We are committed to supporting the businesses of our members. We are the ONLY organization that actively promotes and supports the Specialty Running Channel. On a macro scale, the RIA engages in DC lobbying efforts on behalf of independent business. On micro scale, the RIA fights to ensure the health of our members. For example, working with brand members to ensure best practice distribution policies that are advantageous to specialty run retailers.