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 Register Support For George Floyd Protests – Restaurant Business Online Several chains and countless independents expressed solidarity as the movement swept the country. CEOs And Big Businesses Speak Out On Racism, Police Violence – The Wall Street Journal As …
Retailers, Battered By Pandemic, Now Confront Protests – The New York Times Even as major chains boarded up stores and halted operations, they largely sought to convey empathy for demonstrators and did not condemn the damage to their businesses. Corporate …
Retailers And Restaurants Across The U.S. Close Their Doors Amid Protests -The Washington Post Looting and destruction has followed in the wake of protests across the country, just as many retailers and restaurants were reopening from the pandemic. Restaurants Say …
Two-Thirds Of Laid-Off Workers May Temporarily Be Receiving More Money In Unemployment Benefits Than They Did From Their Jobs -MarketWatch Two-thirds (68%) of jobless workers would bring home more money from their state unemployment insurance plus the $600 weekly supplement …
Summer Jobs Dry Up And Teens Face Highest Unemployment In Decades – The Wall Street Journal Younger workers’ go-to positions at pools, restaurants, golf courses are hit by the coronavirus. On The Front Lines Of The Pandemic, Grocery Workers Are …
Trump Administration Examining Idea Of Back-To-Work Bonuses, Kudlow Says – The Wall Street Journal A proposal by Sen. Rob Portman would provide a temporary $450-a-week bonus for unemployed workers returning to work, on top of their wages. Pay Cuts Become …
The COVID Surcharge: Companies Confront The Unforgiving Economics Of Coronavirus -The Wall Street Journal Facing higher costs to keep workers and customers safe and an indefinite period of suppressed demand, businesses are navigating an ever-narrower path to profitability. What Happened …