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.
Springfield, IL
Joined February 2015
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IL Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) retweeted
Working with the @ILRetail, we’ve:
✅ Launched a pioneer program to promote independent retailers
✅ Expanded apprenticeships
✅ Fought for families who lost SNAP benefits
✅ Fought to eliminate food deserts and local pharmacy shortages
I’m so proud to have their endorsement!
IL Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) retweeted
When RETAIL Succeeds, Illinois Succeeds dlvr.it/TTGgNY
IL Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) retweeted
#OrganizedRetailCrime is evolving—and so is the response.
State attorneys general are emerging as key allies for #retailers, bringing stronger coordination, enforcement and accountability to the fight against organized crime. bit.ly/3SwtxW8 #NRFPROTECT
IL Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) retweeted
Combatting illicit trade requires strong public-private partnerships.
Collaboration between industry, law enforcement, and policymakers helps strengthen enforcement and protect consumers.
IL Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) retweeted
Showcasing The Retailers Who Make Illinois Work dlvr.it/TT90qp
IL Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) retweeted
Illinois consumers were set to start saving $500 million a year this summer under the state’s first-in-the-nation ban on #creditcard #swipefees on sales tax and tips. Instead, the ban has been delayed for a year and temporarily blocked by a federal judge while unfounded legal challenges are resolved. “$500 million may seem like pennies to credit card giants like @Visa and @Mastercard, but when people lose more of their money to credit card swipe fees they won’t be happy,” MPC Executive Committee member and NACS General Counsel @doug_Kantor says.
@USOCC @GovPritzker @SenatorDurbin @ILRetail @NACSonline @MMRetailers
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IL Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) retweeted
Through the Illinois Pharmacy Support Program with @ILRetail, nearly $25M is being distributed to 430+ pharmacies across the state, helping strengthen access to essential pharmacy services in rural, underserved & low-access communities. 🤝📍🏥
Read more – illinois.gov/news/release.ht…
IL Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) retweeted
Two seniors from the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences (CHSAS) ended their high school careers on a high note after earning recognition in the inaugural Illinois Retail Challenge Scholarship Competition.
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IL Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) retweeted
RETAIL: Strengthening Communities Across Illinois dlvr.it/TSx745
IL Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) retweeted
June is National Safety Month.
Counterfeit and illicit goods threaten consumer safety every day, from fake medicines to unsafe electronics.
Combatting illicit trade helps protect communities and consumers alike.
IL Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) retweeted
ILORCA recently partnered with Hy-Vee, Inc. to host Coffee & Cocoa with a Cop in Springfield.☕
Events like this help break down barriers, build trust and strengthen the partnerships needed to keep our businesses and communities safe.
Join ILORCA today: ilorca.org/
IL Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) retweeted
When RETAIL Succeeds, Illinois Succeeds dlvr.it/TSryCd
IL Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) retweeted
“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 tinyurl.com/4drbf46j
IL Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) retweeted
RETAIL: Strengthening Communities Across Illinois dlvr.it/TSdjfm
IL Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) retweeted
“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 tinyurl.com/4vtrs4y4
IL Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) retweeted
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.
ALT Governor Pritzker presents awards to the winners.
ALT Governor Pritzker presents awards to the winners.
IL Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) retweeted
When RETAIL Succeeds, Illinois Succeeds dlvr.it/TSWjhW
IL Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) retweeted
Kicking things off - @ILRetail Pres/CEO @rob_karr welcomes guests & thanks members for their continued advocacy efforts on behalf of the retail industry. #ILBizDay2026
IL Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) retweeted
Showcasing The Retailers Who Make Illinois Work dlvr.it/TSQW9G
IL Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) retweeted
Bank’s claim they don’t have the technology to comply with Illinois’ ban on #creditcard #swipefees on sales tax and tips. But Illinois Retail Merchants Association President Rob Karr says “They’re already doing all this today. …When you get a receipt, everything is itemized. They just need to apply the fee to subtotal instead of the grand total.”
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