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 …
How Progressives Drive Income Inequality – The Wall Street Journal The Wall Street Journal’s Larry Lindsey suggests that higher tax rates on the wealthy, a pillar of progressive ideology to address income inequality, actually has little to no effect on …
The Republican Party Is Shattering – The Wall Street Journal Wall Street Journal Contributor Peggy Noonan opines that the Republican primary contest may destroy the party of Lincoln as we know it. She outlines the ways that this internal party …
Notable & Quotable: Minimum Wage – The Wall Street Journal A prominent Seattle restaurant owner opines on the uncomfortable choices ahead as Seattle’s new minimum wage law begins to impact his business. The Party of Trump, and the Path Forward for Democrats – The …
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The GOP Has Two Weeks to Take Down Donald Trump The Washington Post With the window for stopping Donald Trump almost completely closed aftter Super Tuesday, The Washington Post looks at what strategies the GOP establishment may employ over the …
A History of Super Tuesday – NPR NPR looks at the significance of Super Tuesday on past presidential campaigns. No One Can Agree How Much The Presidential Candidates’ Tax Plans Will Cost – FiveThirtyEight FiveThirtyEight examines the deep disagreements between noted …
A Presidential Run by Michael Bloomberg Could Plunge the Country into a Constitutional Crisis – Los Angeles Times The Los Angeles Times explores how a late-stage presidential run by Michael Bloomberg could turn American politics on its head. Republican-Leaning Cities …