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 …
Nike Responds To Backlash Over Maternity Leave Policy – CBS News Nike responds to backlash over maternity leave policy and allegations by female track runners in New York Times op-ed. The Real Problem With Paid Family Leave Is How to …
A Wake-Up Call For Grads: Entry-Level Jobs Aren’t So Entry Level Anymore. – The Wall Street Journal Automation and outsourcing have stripped many of the rote tasks from entry-level positions, so companies are reimagining the jobs they’re offering to the …
Tight U.S. Job Market Squeezes Smallest Businesses The Most – The Wall Street Journal Small-business owners find lawn signs, higher pay and ping-pong tables aren’t enough to lure qualified workers. Trump’s Labor Board Has Unions Shelving Complaints – Bloomberg Law Two-plus …
Chik-fil-A’s Lean Menu Helps Chain Bulk Up – The Wall Street Journal The closely held company this year is poised to become the third-biggest U.S. restaurant chain by sales behind McDonald’s and Starbucks. Food Delivery, Freight And Logistics: How Uber …
How New Research Is Shaking Up The Debate About A $15 Minimum Wage – Vox A new highly anticipated study suggests the worst-feared consequences of minimum wage hikes did not come to pass. Employment did not decrease in places where …
Uber Strikes Could Be The Start Of Something Bigger – Bloomberg Service-worker unions could prove a lot more powerful than their predecessors. After A Messy Breakup With New York, Amazon Is Back With A Cashierless Go Store – The New York …
In A Tight Labor Market, Gig Workers Get Harder To Please – The Wall Street Journal Companies like Uber, Lyft, Postmates and Instacart could run out of manpower as high turnover plagues the side-hustle economy. Report: Walmart Tests New Store …