**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.

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The Illinois Retail Merchants Association is the only statewide organization representing Illinois retailers. We benefit retail through effective engagement with retailers, the public, lawmakers, and the media regarding the impact of legislative and regulatory proposals.

IMPACT OF ILLINOIS RETAIL

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’ Gross Domestic Product — 11 percent 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 delivers a total economic impact of $441 billion annually, with $195 billion in direct sales and $246 billion in indirect sales.

Springfield Office

216 Broadway
Springfield, Illinois 62701
217-544-1003

Chicago Office

53 W. Jackson Blvd. Suite 518
Chicago, Illinois 60604
312-726-4600