IL Retail Merchants Association (IRMA)

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

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

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.

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

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!

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!

We’re excited to be holding IRMA’s first-ever Scholarship Award Luncheon at the Governor’s mansion in Springfield today! The Illinois Retail Challenge Scholarship Competition is the first program of its kind in Illinois. Supported through grant funding from the @IllinoisDCEO, the competition encourages high school seniors to develop practical solutions to issues impacting the retail sector. #StayTuned for the live program and announcement of this year’s competition winners later this afternoon!

Retail looks different in every community — and sometimes, it starts with access. #GreenTopGrocery in @cityblm is a community-owned co-op bringing fresh, local food to an area that once lacked it — powered by 2,600+ local owners and regional vendors. Real People. Real Food. Real Local. Learn more: #IRMAWeAreRetail" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">weareretail.irma.org/green-top-groc…

IRMA's #StopSwipeFeeGreed effort is a factual campaign outlining how eliminating swipe fees will greatly benefit retailers. Our state lawmakers need to hear loud and clear from their retail constituents. ⏲️Time matters - please take action to protect the protect the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act (IFPA)! StopSwipeFeeGreed.com #SwipeFees

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@Giannoulias @IMA_Today Thank you for joining us!

Enjoyed spending time with Illinois employers from across the state. We’re lucky in Illinois to see leaders focused on growing businesses, strengthening communities and shaping the future of Illinois industry. Thank you @ILRetail @IMA_Today for having me!!

That's a wrap on Business Day 2026! Our annual event, co-hosted with @IMA_Today, wouldn't be possible without the ongoing support of our incredible Board of Directors, members, sponsors and supporters - thank you all for making #ILBizDay2026 a success!

Kicking things off - @ILRetail Pres/CEO @rob_karr welcomes guests & thanks members for their continued advocacy efforts on behalf of the retail industry. #ILBizDay2026

🌟Business Day 2026 is officially underway!🌟 Thank you all for joining us today as we advocate for Illinois' retail industry — and a special shout-out to our amazing event hosts, sponsors, and supporters for making it possible. 📸 As you share your photos and takeaways from today's event, don’t forget to tag us and use #ILBizDay2026 — we can't wait to see them!

Business Day 2026 kicks off in just a few hours! Our event wouldn't be possible without the generous support of our members, event hosts, sponsors, supporters and partnerships. Thank you for your continued support of IRMA and our amazing Illinois retail industry! We look forward to seeing everyone today in Springfield!! #ILBizDay2026

A place to pause can change a community!🌿 In @TheCityofJoliet, Miriam & Carlos Ybarra created Colibrí The Hummingbird Oases to help people step away from daily stress and reconnect – another great example of how local retailers are filling gaps and making a real impact on their home communities. Learn more: weareretail.irma.org/colibri-the-hu… #IRMAWeAreRetail

Retail theft is not a victimless crime. Data shows more violent retail thefts, lost sales tax revenue. Read more: thecentersquare.com/illinois/artic… (via @thecentersquare)

The Illinois Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) released the following statement after the Colorado House passed SB135, a bipartisan bill to eliminate credit card swipe fees on sales taxes: