CHOICE Act – Big wins for retailers

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 …

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Caught Up in the Entitlement Reform Debate – Again

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 …

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Key lessons emerge from off-year elections

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 …

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About 5 years ago

Retailing’s Tumultuous Year Began Before The Pandemic

Retailing’s Tumultuous Year Began Before The Pandemic – The New York Times The industry employs millions of people, and the upheaval it experienced played out in the lives of many Americans. Pandemic Reshapes U.S. Employment, Speeding Changes Across Industries – The …

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About 5 years ago

COVID-19 Risk For Workers At Restaurants: Cramped Kitchens

COVID-19 Risk For Workers At Restaurants: Cramped Kitchens – The Wall Street Journal Coronavirus-case data and employee complaints suggest food-prep workers can face exposure. New California Law Could Spoil Some Growth For Food-Delivery Platforms – The Wall Street Journal Restaurant selection …

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