News & Updates
Get the latest on new Running Industry Association member benefits and initiatives, on general news and updates within the RIA, and stay up to date on our continuing efforts to support the run specialty channel.
RIA Executive Director Update
The RIA along with many of our retail, brand, and associate members are fully on board with the idea that sharing point-of-sale (POS) data is beneficial for the run specialty channel. We know that POS sharing can enhance inventory flow and account management, improve forecasting and replenishment, and support online sales collaboration.
The RIA’s sole purpose is to drive the running industry forward. We do this by helping members maintain healthy, profitable businesses through financial benefits, innovative commerce tools, advocacy, strategic partnerships, and peer support.
This blog provides the latest in news and updates for the specialty run channel.
PDC Trainings and Q&A Sessions
The RIA Product Data Collaborative is LIVE! Seamless data sharing across the entire run specialty channel - for brands, retailers and business partners.
Inaugural Specialty Run Career Event Forges New Connections
Charlotte Running Co. (CRC) partnered with the Running Industry Diversity Coalition (RIDC) to host Find Your Path: Running Industry Career Summit in Charlotte, North Carolina on June 15. The event ...
User-Friendly Interface and Seamless Integration
The RIA is pleased to share an update on the Product Data Collaborative (PDC), our cornerstone initiative aimed at simplifying product data management within our industry.
