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 …
Pork Industry Soon Will Have More Power Over Meat Inspections – The Washington Post The Trump administration plans to shift much of the power and responsibility for food safety inspections in hog plants to the pork industry as early as …
America’s Biggest Economic Challenge May Be Demographic Decline – The New York Times Slower growth in the working-age population is a problem in much of the country. Plastic Bag Bans Gain Steam In Liberal States – The Hill New Democratic majorities …
Who Employs You? Trump Administration Proposes Four-Part Test – The Wall Street Journal Labor Department’s proposed rule aims to clarify when two firms could each be liable for complying with labor laws for same employee. A Year After #MeToo Scandal, …
Equal Pay Day 2019: Women Still Earn Lower Salaries, Fewer Promotions – USA TODAY From USA TODAY: “Companies have begun adopting salary transparency policies. There are laws in several states that are banning employers from asking potential hires about past …
Restaurant Brands Have A New Consumer To Chase: Millennial Parents – Forbes Millennials are increasingly dependent on restaurants to cook for their families, according to a new report from The NPD Group. In fact, millennials with kids increased their restaurant …
McDonald’s Halts Lobbying Against Minimum Wage Hikes – POLITICO Fast-food giant McDonald’s boosted congressional Democrats’ efforts to hike the minimum wage Tuesday by telling the National Restaurant Association that it will no longer participate in lobby efforts against minimum-wage hikes …
Legalized Marijuana Gives Hiring Managers A Headache – The Wall Street Journal Companies facing a shortage of employees from health-care workers to forklift operators are confronting a new challenge: finding candidates who can pass drug tests in states that have …