The California Retailers Association (CRA) is proud to announce the promotions of two exceptional members of our team whose work has made a meaningful difference for retailers across California. Sarah Pollo Moo and Ryan Allain have been promoted to Vice President roles in recognition of their leadership, expertise, and unwavering commitment to CRA members. Sarah […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE California Retailers Association Launches California Retail Law Center to Address Retail’s Top Legal and Regulatory Challenges Sacramento, CA — The California Retailers Association (CRA) announced the official launch of the California Retail Law Center, a new legal and policy initiative designed to support retail legal teams navigating California’s complex and fast-evolving legal and regulatory environment.
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Textile Renewal Alliance Debuts Brand and Website to Support California’s ExtendedProducer Responsibility Law Prospective Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) backed by the California Retailers Association, theAmerican Apparel & Footwear Association and the National Retail Federation shares new resources andopportunities for engagement. For immediate release Sacramento, CA – November 3, 2025 – Textile Renewal Alliance, a 501(c)(3)
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The California Retailers Association, the American Apparel & Footwear Association and the NationalRetail Federation join forces to comply with California’s Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024(SB 707) Sacramento, CA – July 17, 2025 – The California Retailers Association, the American Apparel & Footwear Association and the National Retail Federation today announced that they have signed
(Sacramento, CA)– The following statement can be attributed to the California Retailers Association President and CEO Rachel Michelin following Governor Gavin Newsom’s legislative proposals for cracking down on property crimes. “Cal Retailers applauds the Governor for continuing to lead on the issue of Organized Retail Crime and working collaboratively with retailers on legislative proposals that
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Can Retail Survive in America’s Cities? CalRetailers President and CEO Rachel Michelin spoke with Loss Prevention Magazine: “In California, we’re hitting that tipping point where people are getting frustrated; retail crime is affecting every community, not just big cities, and people want to see some accountability.” Read more.
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California Retailers President and CEO Rachel Michelin: “We worked with the Governor a couple years ago when this problem started escalating- his office immediately reached out asking what retailers needed, which was resources to combat Organized Retail Crime and Retail Theft. I am hopeful these grant monies will help protect our employees, customers and neighborhoods that our stores operate
The California Retailers Association President and CEO Rachel Michelin speaks with NBC Nightly News on the continued rise of Organized Retail Crime: “It feels like we are under assault. Nothing will truly change until we are willing to have difficult conversations about changing policies that are on the books.” CalRetailers was instrumental in securing funding for
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Founded in 2012, The California Organized Retail Crimes Association (CAL-ORCA) is an organization dedicated to fostering partnerships between law enforcement and loss prevention professionals to provide training, combat Organized Retail Crime (ORC) and other crimes impacting the business community. Cal-ORCA will be releasing it’s exclusive 2023 Virtual Summit offering later this year, on Wednesday, November
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California Legislature Resurrecting Industrial Welfare Commission in End Run to Fast Act Referendum Assembly Bill 257 (or the “Fast Act”) was signed into law establishing new and unworkable requirements for quick-serve restaurants. Then, a million California voters, through their petition signatures, said that all Californians should have the final say on this legislation through a referendum
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