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 …
How to Think About Walmart – The Atlantic Last week, four economics experts publicly debated whether the Walmart represents the best capitalism has to offer, or the worst. The same arguments could be made for any major employer. “We want …
How the Fight for A $15 Minimum Wage in Baltimore Fell Apart – Vox Vox takes an in-depth look at the political dynamics that led to failure of a $15 minimum wage in Baltimore, MD. It was a surprising blow …
What in the World Is Causing the Retail Meltdown of 2017? – The Atlantic In the middle of an economic recovery, hundreds of shops and malls are shuttering. There have been nine retail bankruptcies in 2017 – as many as …
Has the Movement to Raise the Minimum Wage Reached Its Limit? – The Wall Street Journal Cities and counties from Portland, Maine, to Los Angeles have successfully passed local minimum-wage increases, but recent resistance in seemingly friendly territory suggests a …
The Uneven Recovery of Youth Employment – Governing Only half of 16- to 24-year-olds had a job last year, and youth employment has rebounded in just a handful of states. Is the recession all to blame? Voters Approved Wage …
Andy Puzder: This Is The ‘Biggest Challenge’ Facing the Restaurant Industry – CNBC Puzder contends restaurants’ biggest challenge is to determine how to adjust to the different way people are purchasing things. Puzder, whose last day as CEO was Monday, …
Here Come the Pizza Gestapo – The National Review The nation’s franchise restaurants are about one month away from the imposition of new nutritional-labeling rules created by the Obama administration via the Affordable Care Act. Outlets of brands with 20 …