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 …
Supreme Court Ruling On Gay Rights Affects Work Life For Millions -The Wall Street Journal Nearly 2,000 charges alleging LGBT discrimination were filed to EEOC in 2019. The Credit-Card Fees Merchants Hate, Banks Love And Consumers Pay – The Wall …
How Fast Food Got Caught In The Crossfire Of Viral Social Debates, As Shake Shack, Wendy’s, And Taco Bell Are Forced Into The Spotlight -Business Insider People’s relationships with fast-food brands help make certain problems and situations feel personal, forcing …
‘It’s Very Discouraging’: America’s New $600 Billion Rescue Program For Small Businesses Is Off To A Rocky Start -The Washington Post The Federal Reserve’s Main Street lending program is supposed to provide low-cost loans to small and midsize businesses. But …
Business Owners Grapple With Coronavirus Checks For Staff – The Wall Street Journal Small businesses confront the costs and logistics of COVID-19 testing for workers. What It Takes To Reopen A Small Business Right Now – The New York Times …
Food Brands Tweet #BlackLivesMatter, But What’s Behind The Words? -The New York Times In addition to declaring solidarity, the fast-food industry could make changes to protect the health and safety of black employees. Dining In The Street? As Restaurants Reopen, …
‘Running On Fumes’: Restaurants Trying To Reopen Face Cash Crunch -The Wall Street Journal In addition to financing their reopenings, many restaurants need to pay overdue bills. Corporations Say They Support Black Lives Matter. Their Employees Doubt Them. – The …
Small Businesses Tackle New PPP Puzzle: Forgiveness -The Wall Street Journal Repeated changes to program complicate process of getting loans forgiven, raise prospect of costly errors; ‘looks like the bar exam.’ As Big Corporations Say ‘Black Lives Matter,’ Their Track …