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 …
The Right Way To Reopen The Economy -The Washington Post The test of leadership will be whether governors, business executives, school superintendents and university presidents can muster the courage to ignore the grandstanding and come up with practical ways to …
How Walmart, McDonald’s And Kroger Are Finding Masks For Workers -The Wall Street Journal Retailers and restaurants that have stayed open in the pandemic are scouring the globe to find masks for employees to wear during shifts. Record Government And …
In Race For Small-Business Loans, Winning Hinged On Where Firms Bank -The Wall Street Journal Companies with existing loans at big banks fared well in coronavirus-relief effort; SBA ties helped, too. The Food Chain’s Weakest Link: Slaughterhouses – The New …
Lack Of Savings Worsens The Pain Of Coronavirus Downturn -The Wall Street Journal Many of the millions of restaurant, hotel and store workers affected by shutdowns are expected to fall behind on rent and other bills Companies Behaving Badly …
It’s The End Of The World Economy As We Know It -The New York Times Experts suggest there will be “a rethink of how much any country wants to be reliant on any other country.” Thousands Of OSHA Complaints …
Small-Business Aid Package Excludes Many Franchises In Coronavirus Crisis -The Wall Street Journal SBA says commercial cleaners, home-repair firms and other businesses aren’t eligible for the funds. Elizabeth Warren Urges Congress To Enact More Protections For ‘Essential’ Workers – The …
Small Business Loan Snafus -The Wall Street Journal The Paycheck Protection Program has glitches that will deny cash to many deserving borrowers. Inside The Push To Redeploy Workers Quickly – The Wall Street Journal The coronavirus pandemic has companies shifting …