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 …
America Needs To Adapt To The Transition Economy – The Hill Worker safety nets are tied to full-time employment. This made sense when the workforce was almost exclusively comprised of full-time employees. Retailers Are Battening Down Stores Across The U.S., …
Workers Exhaust Time-Off Options As COVID-19, Child-Care Issues Compound – The Wall Street Journal After workers use up paid leave, they are left with few options; some rely on employers’ generosity to fill gaps. Biden Wants To Raise Federal Minimum …
Iowa Never Locked Down. Its Economy Is Struggling Anyway. – The New York Times President Trump and many supporters blame restrictions on business activity, often imposed by Democratic governors and mayors, for prolonging the economic crisis initially caused by the …
Amid Economic Downturn, Biden Sticks By Proposed Tax Hikes On Businesses And Wealthy Americans – The Washington Post Biden has faced fierce criticism from President Trump and conservative economists over his proposals to raise trillions in new taxes on investors, …
Workers Who Were Laid Off Say They’re Being Passed Over – For Their Own Jobs – TIME Labor unions agree, and as the bleak U.S. job situation shows no sign of a major revival, they are pushing for legislation to …
Uber Founder Turns Real-Estate Mogul For Ghost Kitchen Startup – The Wall Street Journal WSJ analysis shows entities tied to Travis Kalanick spent more than $130 million on property acquisitions for CloudKitchens. Essential Workers Need Better Masks – Harvard Business …
The Hidden Factors That Could Produce A Surprise Trump Victory – POLITICO There is uncertainty about the accuracy of polling in certain swing states, the efficacy of GOP voter suppression efforts and even the number of mail-in ballots that for …