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 …
Restaurants In The U.S. Become A Hot Spot For Infection -The New York Times Data from states and cities show that many community outbreaks of the coronavirus this summer have centered on restaurants and bars, often the largest settings to …
The Nation Wanted To Eat Out Again. Everyone Has Paid The Price. – The New York Times Governments and restaurant owners wanted to get back to business. But bars and restaurants have become a focal point for clusters of COVID-19 …
Employers Cast Wary Eye On Trump Payroll-Tax Deferral -The Wall Street Journal Details from the IRS will shape employers’ willingness to stop withholding Social Security taxes from paychecks. Dimon, Bezos Among CEOs Pledging To Hire 100,000 New Yorkers – Bloomberg …
Months Into Recession, Fed’s Main Street Loan Program Is At A Crossroads -The Washington Post The Federal Reserve is battling questions about whether it can tweak the lending facility to make it more effective. I Am The C.E.O. Of Uber. …
Corporate Chieftains Can Talk Less, Pay More -Bloomberg According to an op-ed in Bloomberg, “many workers employed by Business Roundtable members are still falling well short of earning an adequate living.” Should Governments Slap A Tax On Plastic? – WIRED …
Liability Shield Is A Stumbling Block As Lawmakers Debate Relief -The New York Times Athletes have joined workers who believe legal protections for corporations are not warranted. Senate Republicans support a shield but the White House has been noncommittal. Layoffs …
Business Interrupted By The Pandemic? Your Insurance Is No Good – The New York Times Restaurants, sports teams and others are suing their insurers for refusing to pay “business interruption” claims during the coronavirus outbreak. Black-Owned Businesses Hit Especially Hard …