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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Businesses Hit Hard By Pandemic Drive U.S. Jobs Recovery

Businesses Hit Hard By Pandemic Drive U.S. Jobs Recovery -The Wall Street Journal Businesses such as health-care providers and restaurants – which closed during pandemic lockdowns – have recalled millions of laid-off workers. NLRB Stops Excusing Workplace Harassment – The …

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Restaurants’ ‘Existential Crisis’

Restaurants’ ‘Existential Crisis’ – NPR The restaurant industry is facing “an existential crisis,” according to a report from the Independent Restaurant Coalition, a national organization formed in March. These Mayors Want To Fight COVID-19 And The Recession With One Big …

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U.S. Companies Lose Hope For Quick Rebound From COVID-19

U.S. Companies Lose Hope For Quick Rebound From COVID-19 -The Wall Street Journal CEOs overhaul strategies and staffing in acknowledgment of coronavirus’s permanent impact on demand; ‘We cannot defy gravity.’ The Pandemic Has Hit Restaurants Hard, But Experts Say The …

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