IL Retail Merchants Association (IRMA)

One of the largest state retail organizations in the U.S., IRMA represents more than 20,000 stores of all sizes and merchandise lines across Illinois.

[IL Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) @ILRetail]

@Walgreens @MarianosMarket Congratulations to all of our 2026 Illinois Retail Challenge winners!

[Capitol Fax @capitolfax]

When RETAIL Succeeds, Illinois Succeeds https://t.co/AkSioIJhtd

[IL Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) @ILRetail]

For more than 60 years, @AmericanSale has helped Chicagoland families “bring the fun home."☀️

What started as a small toy store on Chicago’s South Side has grown into a family-owned retailer creating spaces for connection, relaxation and family traditions across the region. American Sale shows how local retailers grow alongside their communities while creating experiences families enjoy for generations. Learn more: https://t.co/loRhN7Mkfe

[IL Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) @ILRetail]

The Illinois Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) released the following statement after a judge ruled that federal law preempts the state’s Interchange Fee Prohibition Act, which prohibits banks and credit card companies from charging swipe fees on the tax and tip portion of transactions when a consumer pays with a credit or debit card:

[IL Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) @ILRetail]

The Illinois Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) released the following statement after state lawmakers voted to again delay implementation of the Interchange Fee Prohibition Act, which limits credit card #swipefees financial institutions can charge businesses and consumers:

[Merchants Payments Coalition @MerchantsPymnts]

“If more customers knew we are paying fees on taxes and it contributes to the cost of their groceries, I think they’d be in favor of the law” banning #creditcard #swipefees on sales tax and tips, Illinois grocer Art Potash says.
@USOCC @GovPritzker @SenatorDurbin @ILRetail @Suntimes https://t.co/RiGz9ETH3S

[IL Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) @ILRetail]

There are just a few days left in the IL spring legislative session. We are down to the wire - our state lawmakers need to hear loud and clear from their retail constituents.

Take action NOW to #StopSwipeFeeGreed!
https://t.co/gCA4SLiH0G

[Capitol Fax @capitolfax]

RETAIL: Strengthening Communities Across Illinois https://t.co/dJYgx82IXe

[IL Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) @ILRetail]

Retail is helping bring downtowns back to life!🛍️In Jacksonville, 37 South Boutique & Makery is part of a growing effort to restore the downtown square — showing how small businesses create energy, connection & momentum in their communities.

Learn more: https://t.co/QeiuyjBB8B #IRMAWeAreRetail @jaxilcvb

[IL Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) @ILRetail]

Read: IRMA announces winners of inaugural Illinois Retail Challenge Scholarship Competition https://t.co/h50580yohc (via @ILBusinessJourn)

[IL Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) @ILRetail]

We Need Relief from Out-of-Control Credit Card Swipe Fees! Working together we can END SWIPE FEE GREED.

⏲️Time matters - take action NOW!
https://t.co/uDeRgmbZtL

#SwipeFees #StopSwipeFeeGreed

[IL Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) @ILRetail]

Wonderful to have Director Kristin Richards join us for yesterday's event celebrating the future leaders of Illinois' retail industry!

[Illinois DCEO @IllinoisDCEO]

Yesterday, DCEO joined @GovPritzker, @ILRetail, retail leaders, and student finalists to celebrate the winners of the inaugural Illinois Retail Challenge Scholarship Competition.

Congratulations to all of the finalists and scholarship recipients!

[Merchants Payments Coalition @MerchantsPymnts]

“We should all be disturbed by their efforts to evade the law, undermine the legal system and threaten the very consumers they purport to serve,” Illinois Retail Merchants Association President Rob Karr says of the OCC’s efforts to block the state’s ban on #creditcard #swipefees on sales tax and tips. “We are confident the courts will make the final decision in this matter — not an agency operating at the behest of big banks and credit card companies.”
@USOCC @GovPritzker @SenatorDurbin @ILRetail @chicagotribune https://t.co/eb7j4NSREQ

[IL Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) @ILRetail]

@GovPritzker Thank you so much for hosting us this afternoon!

[Governor JB Pritzker @GovPritzker]

The IRMA Retail Challenge Scholarships are an opportunity to look toward the future.

Our student finalists represent the next generation of retail — their passion and leadership will help power the industry forward.

Make no mistake: when retail does well, Illinois does well.

[IL Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) @ILRetail]

@Walgreens @MarianosMarket Congratulations to all of our 2026 Illinois Retail Challenge winners!

[IL Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) @ILRetail]

We’re excited to be holding IRMA’s first-ever Scholarship Award Luncheon at the Governor’s mansion in Springfield – and we’re honored to have @GovPritzker joining us today and welcoming us to the Executive Mansion!

[Governor JB Pritzker @GovPritzker]

Governor Pritzker delivers remarks at the IRMA Retail Challenge Award Ceremony https://t.co/PcKl4teWln

[IL Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) @ILRetail]

The competition was designed to inspire student engagement, encourage workforce development & strengthen the future of Illinois’ retail industry by connecting students directly with real-world business challenges and industry professionals!