West Bloomfield, MI (September 19, 2016) – The Midwest Independent Retailers Association (MIRA) continues its support of the We Card Program by ensuring that its members do not sell controlled…
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking retailer volunteers for a two year, nationwide pilot to enable Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants to purchase their groceries online. The…
NACS has created an updated memo for members to provide additional clarification on the final rule, which went into effect last month By NACS Online On August 8, the FDA’s…
The HHS has adjusted the civil money penalties for violations by tobacco retailers By NACS Online The cost of violations for tobacco retailers just jumped 10%. As a result of…
By The Associated Press Ohio paid off the remaining $271 million on its recession-era debt to the federal government last week, a move officials say will save employers hundreds of…
By Dan Papineau // MIRA Director, Government Relations Recently a pair of State Representatives introduced two separate but significantly similar pieces of legislation to combat the installation of skimmers in…
By Randall A. Denha, Esq.* “While we trust our kids, we may not trust their environment”, is a commonly used phrase that I have in my practice. Put another way,…
Convenience and fuel retailers prepare for EMV implementation at the pump and ATM By NACS Online With the October 1, 2017, EMV liability shift looming for automate fuel dispensers, many…
By Kristen Cloud // The Shelby Report Dave Staples, COO of SpartanNash, has added the role of president to his duties. Dennis Eidson, who held the president’s title, will continue…
By Dan Papineau // MIRA Director, Government Relations This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Federal Good Samaritan law. Passed in 1996 and officially titled “The Federal Bill Emerson…