IRMA in the News

Industry groups involved in retail liquor sales say businesses aren’t ready for Jan. 1 start date for new alcohol tax structure

https://www.thedailyline.com/chicago-alcohol-sales-tax-change-off-premise-industry-groups-urge-delay-small-businesses-not-ready

AGs Unite to Keep Gift Cards Safe

https://wgnradio.com/business/press-releases/cision/20251222DC52738/ags-unite-to-keep-gift-cards-safe/

Chicago aldermen pass revenue package, business groups express concern

https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_3a9965ea-d6d8-4e77-93c1-54b1f044b014.html

End of penny production has Chicago businesses facing coin shortage

https://chicago.suntimes.com/money/2025/12/17/end-penny-us-mint-production-chicago-businesses-coin-shortage

Illinois Retail Merchants Association says many factors contribute to less seasonal workers

https://www.25newsnow.com/2025/12/12/illinois-retail-merchants-association-says-many-factors-contribute-less-seasonal-workers/

Holiday spending slowdown squeezes smaller Chicago shops

https://www.chicagobusiness.com/retail/chicago-holiday-spending-expected-fall-11-deloitte-report

Rob Karr from IRMA on Holiday Shopping

https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1300-pm-springfield-interviews-94970930/now-playing

Rob Karr: Elimination of the penny will cost us as merchants and consumers

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/08/opinion-penny-elimination-costs-merchants-consumers/

Holiday shopping in full swing for Illinois retailers

https://www.wandtv.com/news/holiday-shopping-in-full-swing-for-illinois-retailers/article_9545a55b-e420-46b6-84b2-6234aa28ffa8.html

Grocers Face Headwinds Amid Economic Uncertainty In Illinois

https://theshelbyreport.com/2025/11/24/grocers-face-headwinds-amid-economic-uncertainty-in-illinois/