Minimum Wage and Fair Workweek
The annual scheduled increase in Chicago’s minimum wage and a scheduled enhancement of the Fair Workweek ordinance requirements will go into effect on Friday, July 1, 2022. The Chicago minimum…
Biden’s Gas Tax Suspension Won’t Go Far
Retailers Fear No Actual Savings for Consumers President Biden looks to suspend the 18.4 cent motor fuel tax for consumers while the price is predicted to increase even more due…
Race to Replace Cigarettes Is Heating Up
E-cigarettes have the edge over heated tobacco among American smokers, but it isn’t guaranteed to last THE WALL STREET JOURNAL // JUNE 19, 2022 American smokers trying to quit…
Heat Wave Devastates India’s Mango Harvest
Farmers see yields dropping by 70%, damaging livelihoods and pushing up prices THE WALL STREET JOURNAL // JUNE 18, 2022 A mango orchard nestled in the northern Indian state…
Inflation-Weary Consumers Shift Shopping Habits, Kroger Says
Lower-income consumers are seeking more bargains, Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen says THE WALL STREET JOURNAL // JUNE 16, 2022 Kroger Co. KR -7.27%▼ said more U.S. consumers are rethinking…
Biden Administration to Pursue Rule Requiring Less Nicotine in U.S. Cigarettes
FDA to draft and publish proposal, which likely wouldn’t take effect for several years THE WALL STREET JOURNAL // JUNE 10, 2022 The Biden administration intends to pursue a policy…
Formula and Shortage: Third Expansion of Temporary Choices for Powder Formula
May 26, 2022 Michigan retailers continue to experience challenges in sourcing formula for their customers. WIC staff have been visiting stores throughout the state and our office is finding Vendors…
Officials Adopt New Message on Covid-19 Behaviors: It’s Your Call
Shift to personal choice on boosters, masking reflects evolving pandemic response THE WALL STREET JOURNAL // APR. 17, 2022 In the latest phase of the Covid-19 pandemic, federal and local…
You’ve Tried High-End Scotch. Ready for $1,100 Rum?
Drinkers paid up for pricier versions of Scotch, bourbon and tequila during the pandemic. Rum makers say it is their turn. THE WALL STREET JOURNAL // APRIL 9, 2022 Yo,…
Walmart Stops Selling Cigarettes in Some Stores
After years of internal debate, Walmart is removing tobacco products from select stores in Florida, California and elsewhere THE WALL STREET JOURNAL // MARCH 25, 2022 Walmart Inc. is ending…