As retail operators return to work this week after what was hopefully a busy Memorial Day weekend for them, they should be encouraged by some rare good news out of Washington D.C. The industry had some big wins last week …
The President recently made headlines with the release of his first draft budget proposal and while some convenience store operators might applaud the perceived “belt tightening”, leading brands need to be aware of a few hidden minefields. Most prominent among …
The actions this week by two state attorneys general over the constitutionality of President Trump’s overseas business dealings have very little to do with the P&Ls of operators. But here’s why it matters to your business and employees–In the grand …
In political terms, 2017 is what’s known as an “off year.” Only a few states have elections but two are for governorships – Virginia and New Jersey – and we have had a couple of notable congressional special elections thrown …
As Global Recession Fears Grow, Calls Escalate For Trump To End Shutdown And Trade War – The Washington Post Calls are growing louder for President Trump to end the trade war and government shutdown as fresh evidence pours in that …
The Real Cure For Economic Insecurity – The Wall Street Journal The Wall Street Journal’s editorial board admonishes liberal alternative work critics and argues “the best antidote to economic insecurity is less government and more growth.” The Truth About The …
What If Cities Are No Longer The Land Of Opportunity For Low-Skilled Workers? – The New York Times Dense cities have long promised higher wages, but now that is primarily true for workers with more education, a new analysis finds. …
The Skills Gap Is Fixed, Because There Was No Skills Gap – The Washington Post If certain types of workers were in short supply, then the ones that existed should have seen their employment, hours, and wages all go up …
Is This The Year For A Redistricting Revolution? – The Atlantic Arnold Schwarzenegger and Barack Obama don’t agree on much – but they’ve both turned redistricting reform into their main political cause for the years ahead. The Quiet Ways Automation …
Do Economic Booms Die Of Old Age? – Bloomberg Recessions aren’t inevitable, and economists don’t agree on what causes them. Capitalism’s Tough Love: The Real Lessons From The Fall Of Sears And GE – The Washington Post The temptation will be …
Government Shutdown May Not Affect Restaurants As Seriously As Reported – Restaurant Business Media assertions that the FDA was suspending its watchdog functions surfaced on the same day the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), another federal guardian of …