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 …
When Sears Was Everywhere: Espionage, Politics And Fine Art – The New York Times Over its long history, the retailer has had an influence in some unexpected places. States Are Taking Action On #MeToo. Why Isn’t Congress? – The Washington Post …
The Employer Surveillance State – The Atlantic The more bosses try to keep track of their workers, the more precious time employees waste trying to evade them. Trump Is Risking An Even Greater Chicken War – Bloomberg A trade spat over …
Trump’s Tariffs Now Cost Americans More Than Obamacare Taxes – Washington Examiner According to the National Taxpayers Union Foundation, the latest round of tariffs now means that the total tax increase on Americans from enacted tariffs exceeds the tax increases …
AFL-CIO Workers Vote To Strike Against Their Own Organization – The Washington Post The workers who clean AFL-CIO president Richard Trumka’s office say the union body won’t pay them a fair wage. Trump Trade War Delivers Farm Boom In Brazil, …
Inside The Only Company That Makes Paper Straws In America – Bloomberg For Aardvark, producing a paper straw that lasts for hours is easy – it’s meeting demand that’s hard. Retraining Workers For New Jobs And New Lives After Prison …
It’s Been 25 Years Since The Federal Gas Tax Went Up – NPR While Congress refuses to raise the federal gas tax, states are taking action themselves. Since 2010, 33 states have raised their own motor fuel taxes. CEOs’ Economic Outlook …
As Joblessness Falls, Skilled Workers Might Be Hard To Find – The Washington Post Are America’s employers at risk of running out of skilled people to hire? Tariffs That Send A Political Message – The New York Times Mapping the counties …