The voice of Illinois retail.
Representing retailers of all types and sizes from grocery stores to hardware stores, pharmacies to restaurants, boutiques to convenience stores and everything in between.
Retail is Illinois’ largest employer, accounting for nearly one in every four workers.
Retail is an economic powerhouse, contributing $111.6 billion annually to Illinois’ GDP. That’s 11% of the state’s total GDP.
Retail generates $7.3 billion in income and sales tax revenue annually, supporting schools, infrastructure, and public safety across Illinois.
Retail generates $195 billion in direct sales and $246 billion in indirect sales for a total economic impact of $441 billion each year.
