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 …
Their Workers Kept Being Stopped By The Police, So They Decided To Help – The New York Times A restaurant with Black employees is prioritizing its workers’ mental health as they navigate the coronavirus and the protests against racial injustice. …
As Restaurants Reopen, Workers Step Up Fight To End Tipped Minimum Wage -Salon.com Advocates behind these campaigns, like the New York-based Restaurant Opportunities Centers United and the One Fair Wage campaign, are hoping that angry workers will mobilize to push …
How Cities Failed The Black Middle Class -The Washington Post Once the escalator to the middle class, big cities are now failing less-educated black and, in many cases, Hispanic workers, according to an MIT study. Uber-Postmates Merger Will Deliver Only …
New Coronavirus Surges Slow Economic Recovery -The Wall Street Journal The nation’s fledgling economic recovery is losing momentum, as a new wave of coronavirus infections causes businesses to scale back or reshutter in several big states and consumers to retreat …
Treasury, SBA Data Show Small-Business Loans Went To Private-Equity Backed Chains, Members Of Congress -The Washington Post Almost 90,000 employers also appear to have received money despite not saying how many jobs they would save. Companies Choose Furloughs Over Layoffs …
What Restaurants Need To Reopen: A Flattened Infection Curve And Fresh Air – The Wall Street Journal European restaurants operating in milder temperatures and relying on outdoor dining aren’t sources of outbreaks like some of their counterparts in the American …
After Reopenings Stall, Can Restaurants Survive A Second Coronavirus Blow? -The Wall Street Journal Surging COVID-19 infections have cash-strapped restaurant, bar owners wondering how long they can survive. Gig Workers Face Shifting Roles, Competition In Pandemic – The Washington Post …