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Rachel Michelin has led California Women Lead for the past 16 years  Sacramento, CA – January 22, 2019 – After an extensive nationwide search, the California Retailers Association (CRA) Board of Directors has named Rachel Michelin as its new President. The search committee was seeking a new president who would best represent the Association’s diverse […]

Sacramento, CA – June 3, 2019 – The California Retailers Association (CRA) is proud to announce Steve McCarthy, a longtime Capitol fixture, as its new Vice President of Public Policy and Regulatory Affairs. Steve joins CRA’s growing team of professionals as the association ramps up its efforts to protect consumers, economy and jobs in the

LISTEN: Rachel Michelin, President of the California Retailers Association on NewsRadio KFBK (1530 AM and 93.1 FM) about why AB 846 is needed to protect Californians’ access to shopping rewards and loyalty points. Without AB 846, these points could be in jeopardy. Listen Now

Sacramento, CA – June 17, 2019 – The California Retailers Association (CRA) announced today that Jacob (Jake) Asare became the newest member of the team. Jacob will serve as Legislative Advocate and play an important role in the development and implementation of the Association’s state and local policy agenda.  “Working with policy and legislative affairs

California Retailers Association President Rachel Michelin was quoted in yesterday’s San Francisco Chronicle article on the consequences of the California Consumer Privacy Act for businesses, particularly for smaller retailers. Fight to change California’s landmark consumer privacy law fizzles — for now Rachel Michelin, president of the California Retailers Association, said the way legislators hurriedly pushed the state

 Sacramento, CA – August 5, 2019 – The California Retailers Association (CRA) announced today that Ryan Allain became the newest member of the team. Ryan will serve as Administrative Assistant providing a high level of skilled administrative duties in support of the Association staff and members.  “I have a passion for political advocacy and policy