CHOICE Act – Big wins for retailers

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 …

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Caught Up in the Entitlement Reform Debate – Again

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 …

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Key lessons emerge from off-year elections

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 …

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What Biden’s Win Could Mean For Restaurant Labor

What Biden’s Win Could Mean For Restaurant Labor – QSR Workplace law was on the ticket, as always. Limiting Indoor Capacity Can Reduce COVID Infections Significantly, New Study Shows -The New York Times Research using cellphone data in 10 U.S. cities …

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As California Goes, So Goes The Nation’s Business?

As California Goes, So Goes The Nation’s Business? – The New York Times Some of the state’s ballot propositions could have profound implications for companies across the country. ‘It’s Certainly Going To Get Worse’: Businesses Plan More Layoffs, Hiring Freezes …

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