california

California Retail Policy & Law Conference 2026

Events /

California Retail Policy & Law Conference 2026September 27–29, 2026Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center, San Diego Where California retail risk becomes national strategy. California is often where the next legal, regulatory, and enforcement challenges for retail take shape. The issues debated here rarely stay here—within months, they can shape compliance expectations, litigation strategy, and policy […]

California Retail Policy & Law Conference 2026 Read More »

California Retailers Association Celebrates Promotions of Sarah Pollo Moo and Ryan Allain

Press Release, Uncategorized /

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

California Retailers Association Celebrates Promotions of Sarah Pollo Moo and Ryan Allain Read More »

CalRetailers Launches California Retail Law Center

Press Release, Uncategorized /

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.

CalRetailers Launches California Retail Law Center Read More »

Leading Retail, Apparel, and Footwear Associations Sign MOU to Form Producer Responsibility Organization for Textiles in California

Press Release /

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

Leading Retail, Apparel, and Footwear Associations Sign MOU to Form Producer Responsibility Organization for Textiles in California Read More »

CalRetailers Applauds Governor’s Latest ORC and Property Crimes Legislative Proposals

Press Release /

(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

CalRetailers Applauds Governor’s Latest ORC and Property Crimes Legislative Proposals Read More »

CalRetailers Issues Statement on Closures Impacting CA Goods Movement

Uncategorized /

December 18, 2023 The following statement can be attributed to Rachel Michelin, President and CEO of the California Retailers Association. “The California Retailers Association joins Union Pacific Railroad in urging the Eagle Pass and El Paso border crossings be reopened immediately. These locations represent 45% of cross border Union Pacific Railroad business and include goods critical

CalRetailers Issues Statement on Closures Impacting CA Goods Movement Read More »

Loss Prevention Magazine: Can Retail Survive in America’s Cities?

Press Release /

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.

Loss Prevention Magazine: Can Retail Survive in America’s Cities? Read More »

CRA PRESIDENT SPEAKS WITH NBC BAY AREA ABOUT STATE AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT FUNDING TO COMBAT ORC

Press Release /

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

CRA PRESIDENT SPEAKS WITH NBC BAY AREA ABOUT STATE AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT FUNDING TO COMBAT ORC Read More »

CALRETAILERS PRESIDENT AND CEO SPEAKS WITH NBC NIGHTLY NEWS ON CONTINUED RISE OF ORC

Press Release /

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

CALRETAILERS PRESIDENT AND CEO SPEAKS WITH NBC NIGHTLY NEWS ON CONTINUED RISE OF ORC Read More »

Cal-ORCA Virtual Summit Coming Nov 8

Events, Press Release /

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

Cal-ORCA Virtual Summit Coming Nov 8 Read More »

Get The Latest Updates From Our Listserves!

Close the CTA