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“The sky will not fall and the card transaction system will not fail” when Illinois’ ban on #creditcard #swipefees on #salestax and tips takes effect, Senator Dick Durbin says. #CreditCardCompetitionAct IL Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) Governor JB Pritzker tinyurl.com/ms38f46d

🐝 It's #WorldBeeDay, and we’re thrilled to shine a light on one Illinois retailer who’s building buzz—literally. Meet Jessica Trefzger, a former physical therapist turned beekeeper and owner of The Hive Honey Beetique in Mahomet: ow.ly/aYZ350VVRyx. #IRMAWeAreRetail

New research from numeratorone shows household items like plastic cutlery and disposable plates are more likely to face tariff-driven price hikes than groceries. Read more via Grocery Dive: ow.ly/HA9h50VW3rh.

Half of Gen Z and Millennials prefer shopping methods that allow them to avoid other people, like self-checkout, according to a new GoDaddy survey. Get more insight into how shopping habits vary across generations via @drugstorenews: ow.ly/6h0950VX6vF

More diners are eating on-premise and on weekends, according to new Technomic data shared at National Restaurant Association’ #2025RestaurantShow in Chicago this week. @restaurantdive explores the trend and what it means for restaurants: ow.ly/UgJO50VXO2p.

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9-in-10 consumers are already adjusting their spending to brace for price hikes from tariffs, according to a new survey from @Zappi_io. Find out how and what it means for retailers via @chainstoreage: ow.ly/1Qnv50VY82t

After one frustrating trip to a chain store at the mall, Jon Marler decided to quit his job to open his own skate shop. Learn more about his path to Keep Pushing Skate Shop in Moline and how he's supporting the local skate community: ow.ly/KZ7l50VZwSr. #IRMAWeAreRetail

Despite the spending concerns from consumers at large, new data from Intuit Credit Karma shows nearly 60% of millennials and nearly half of Gen Z plan to prioritize experiences over saving money this summer. Read more via Chain Store Age: ow.ly/3k8N50W06jt

A new report shows 1-in-5 U.S. small to mid-sized businesses are concerned they will not survive the next five years because of tariffs. Dive into the data via PYMNTS: ow.ly/hgjo50W0w5P.

Illinois’ business community is united in opposition to proposed legislation that would drastically expand Illinois’ jurisdictional reach. House Amendment #2 to SB 26 would expose out-of-state companies to lawsuits in Illinois courts—even when the underlying claims and parties

Consumers are expected to spend a record $24 billion on Father's Day this year, according to National Retail Federation. From subscription boxes to experiences, Chain Store Age breaks down what shoppers are buying and how they plan to celebrate the holiday: ow.ly/liXA50W1A92.

A coalition of business groups including the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Chamber, IFRA, Illinois Manufacturers' Association (IMA), IRMA, NFIB Illinois and TechNet Midwest released the following statement urging lawmakers to reject a new tax on retail and food deliveries:

The Illinois Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) released the following statement after the Illinois General Assembly voted to delay implementation of the Interchange Fee Prohibition Act, which would limit swipe fees from being charged on the tax and tip portion of transactions:

Over 70% of Canadian shoppers plan to buy fewer U.S. grocery products in 2025, according to dunnhumby's latest Consumer Trends Tracker survey. Get more insight how tariffs are reshaping global shopping habits via Chain Store Age: ow.ly/ejxn50W2yyS.

More than two-thirds of small businesses using AI say they expected the technology to make a bigger impact on their business than it has, according to new American Express survey. Read more via @retaildive: ow.ly/HNmv50W2YaA

New research from NIQ reveals shoppers are cutting back on snacks and prioritizing larger pack sizes and private label options. Grocery Dive explores what this shift means for grocers: ow.ly/iwlz50W30EK.

What began as a college job turned into a 50-year adventure in retail for Rich Pestien. Watch his story and learn more about Bushwhacker, Peoria's go-to outdoor store: ow.ly/H2Xy50W3FVv. #IRMAWeAreRetail