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 …
Companies Are Suspending Dividends At Fastest Pace In Years -The Wall Street Journal More companies have suspended or canceled their dividends so far this year than in the previous 10 years combined, with companies scrambling to preserve cash as the …
Republican-Led States Signal They Could Strip Workers’ Unemployment Benefits If They Don’t Return To Work, Sparking Fresh Safety Fears -The Washington Post Iowa, Oklahoma and other states reopening soon amid the coronavirus outbreak are issuing early warnings to their worried …
Push To Reopen Economy Runs Up Against Workers And Consumers Worried About Risk -The Washington Post Some states and the White House forge ahead, but many business owners, workers and consumers are wary of what happens next. Businesses Seek Sweeping …
As States Push To Reopen, Business Leaders Say Not So Fast -The New York Times “Shutting down was hard, but opening up is going to be harder,” one C.E.O. said of balancing public health and a damaged economy. Workers Face …
Small-Business Loan Program, Chaotic From Start, Gets 2nd Round -The New York Times The Paycheck Protection Program distributed $349 billion in less than two weeks, but lenders and borrowers confronted confusion at every step. Major Retailers Call On States To …
How The Coronavirus Might Reduce Income Inequality -The Wall Street Journal The Black Death and other pandemics pushed wages higher, but the impact will likely be different this time, economists say Straggling In A Good Economy, And Now Struggling In …
How The Coronavirus Might Reduce Income Inequality -The Wall Street Journal The Black Death and other pandemics pushed wages higher, but the impact will likely be different this time, economists say Straggling In A Good Economy, And Now Struggling In …