IRMA in the News

Threats to retail employees grow; ‘there’s always going to be an inherent element of risk’

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/12/17/threats-retail-employees-risk/

‘We Are Retail’ campaign features 100+ Illinois retailers

www.weareillinoisretail.com

Most crime in Chicago is exaggerated. But theft really is that bad.

https://www.chicagobusiness.com/retail/retail-theft-chicago-shoplifting-robberies-increase-2024

Store owners say new State’s Attorney O’Neill Burke’s tightening of felony retail theft rules is much welcome

https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/states-attorney-oneill-burke-tightening-of-felony-retail-theft/

Arguments fly in Illinois’ fight over ending swipe fees on taxes and tips

https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_11abd8d6-ace6-11ef-bae6-5b11f230df18.html

Shopping all the way: Holiday season in full swing for Illinois retailers

https://www.wandtv.com/news/shopping-all-the-way-holiday-season-in-full-swing-for-illinois-retailers/article_86194ba2-ae87-11ef-898d-47be44d578d6.html

Safety concerns linger downtown Chicago after shooting amid holiday festivities

https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/safety-concerns-linger-downtown-chicago-after-shooting-amid-holiday-festivities/3609684/

Illinois retailers, communities suffer from shoplifting and robbery spikes

https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_6e36dd68-55bf-11ef-bee7-2b75cdf58276.html

FMI Recognizes Two State Association Executives with Public Affairs Award

https://www.fmi.org/newsroom/news-archive/view/2024/08/07/fmi-recognizes-two-state-association-executives-with-public-affairs-award

Burglars strike two Chicago high-end stores, one with crash-and-grab