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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Walmart Wants Robots In Stores. Target Doesn’t.

Walmart Wants Robots In Stores. Target Doesn’t. -CNN Wire Walmart and Target are taking different approaches to add robots in stores, a split that will have an impact on the companies’ massive workforces and shape the future of automation in …

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The Case For Increasing The Minimum Wage

The Case For Increasing The Minimum Wage -MarketWatch MarketWatch’s editorial team offers a counterargument to minimum wage increase opponents.   How To Offer Benefits To Gen Z Employees – Forbes Not to be underestimated, Gen Z is next in line …

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The Era Of Fast-Food Toys Begins To Melt Away

The Era Of Fast-Food Toys Begins To Melt Away – The New York Times As environmental concerns grow, chains like Burger King and McDonald’s are rethinking what to offer with children’s meals.   Hourly Worker Burnout Is A Major Problem. …

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