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 …
Democrats Aim To Limit Corporate Windfall From Trump Tax Cut – The New York Times Top Democrats, eager to reverse a corporate windfall created by President Trump’s $1.5 trillion tax cut, are galvanizing around economic policies aimed at limiting the …
The Resurrection Of American Labor – Bloomberg Traditional unions may be stymied, but workers are finding new ways to organize. Instacart Reverses Tipping Policy After An Uproar Among Workers – The New York Times Instacart implemented a new compensation system for …
Restaurants’ Delivery Challenge: Soggy Fries And Sagging Profits – The Wall Street Journal Dining chains question whether apps like UberEats and DoorDash make economic sense as consumers demand at-home options. Finding Workers Where They Are – The Century Foundation The Century …
The Two-Sided Jobs Picture – Axios Work in the United States is a mixed bag: in many cases, you can get a job if you want one, even if you’re a convicted felon, a former opioid addict, or have no …
Most Likely To Panic About Old Yearbook Pics? Business Leaders. – The Wall Street Journal High-profile executives and business owners should conduct ‘opposition analysis’ on themselves to see if damaging pre-digital images could come to light. NYC’s Minimum Wage Increase …
Consumer Sentiment Hits Lowest Level In More Than Two Years – The Wall Street Journal The partial government shutdown drove much of January’s stark decline. Small Businesses Are Waving The Caution Flag – The Wall Street Journal Economic confidence among smaller …
Taxing The Wealthy Sounds Easy. It’s Not. – The New York Times Taxing the wealthiest Americans at a higher rate may be good politics, since most voters won’t be affected. But while two recent proposals sound simple enough, they could …