IL Retail Merchants Association (IRMA)
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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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#IRMAWeAreRetail
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More than 60% of Thanksgiving celebrators expect tariffs to impact their shopping this year, according to @numeratorone. Get more insight into the data and how tariffs are shaping consumers' holiday spending via @chainstoreage:
chainstoreage.com
A majority of Thanksgiving shoppers will spend less than $200 on their holiday meal needs.
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Attention loss prevention professionals: The Illinois Organized Retail Crime Association, in partnership with @LPFoundation, is offering scholarships for members looking to strengthen their credentials through LPQ or LPC certification. Learn more: https://t.co/msxxoTK4CP
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Round up or round down? Thatās the conundrum IRMA President & CEO Rob Karr says retailers face as the U.S. phases out the penny. See what else he says it means for retailers via @CBSNews:
cbsnews.com
The U.S. stopped minting pennies this weekā, and some groups have issued a warning about the headaches that can create for some businesses and consumers.
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Congrats to IRMA member Allwyn on their successful management of the @IllinoisLottery, recently named the topāperforming lottery in the US for the second year in a row. Great turnaround!
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Rising energy costs have outpaced inflation since 2023. Higher bills donāt just impact the grid ā they affect the grocery aisles. IRMA continues to work with our members to share resources to help mitigate costs. Learn more at https://t.co/Fo62QlXQfe
visualcapitalist.com
Electricity costs by state reveal big differences, with Hawaii, California, and Connecticut topping the list.
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Weāre proud to have @BambooHLTH as an IRMA Mission Partner! As the nationās leader in Real-Time Care Intelligence, Bamboo Health delivers timely insights into patientsā physical & behavioral health needs to support better care and outcomes. šLearn more: https://t.co/jAi5PwGMDJ
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Congrats to IRMA Associate Member @ComEd on this recognition! Reliable, affordable power is essential for businesses across Illinois, and ComEdās investments in the grid help keep retailers of all sizes running strong.
Weāre proud to be ranked #1 in the U.S. for electric service reliability! In a benchmark study comparing us to similar utilities, we ranked first for having the lowest frequency and duration of outages for our customers. Thanks to smart grid investments, outages are shorter and
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While American-made flags arenāt impacted by tariffs, The Flag Store owner John McCall says many items at his Crystal Lake shop are ā from flagpoles & hardware to banners & bobbleheads. See how he & retailers across IL are managing: https://t.co/ImZSrAZtuZ
#TariffsImpactEveryone
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ICYMI: Visa and Mastercard this week proposed a $38B settlement to end a 20-year lawsuit over swipe fees, a deal the restaurant industry says doesnāt go far enough. More via @RB_magazine:
restaurantbusinessonline.com
Credit card giants Visa and Mastercard this week proposed a $38 billion deal to end the 20-year litigation over interchange fees. But
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