Retailers Could Get Relief from Swipe-Fee Charges
A US District Court in the District of Columbia issued a decision stating that the Federal Reserve Board ignored the intent of the federal legislation, inflated debit card transaction fees…
Leon ‘Lights Fire Under Fed’ on Swipe Fees
Judge says he will vacate rules if board doesn’t act quickly; could make banks repay retailers WASHINGTON – A U.S. federal judge opened the door for banks and credit-card companies…
We Card Urges Increased Employee Training
The successful social responsibility program educates retailers on electronic cigarette restrictions. September is We Card Awareness Month, named for one of the most successful corporate social responsibility efforts in America.…
Notice of Coverage Requirement – October 1st, 2013
Are you ready?The Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as the federal health care reform, requires employers to notify their workers about the availability of the new Health Insurance Marketplace.…
COOL Labeling Resources Available from NGA
As we approach the implementation deadline for the new USDA COOL regulations on November 23, the National Grocers Association (NGA) has provided a comprehensive list of resources and documents available…
Important Affordable Care Act Information
Many of our clients are raising questions about the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”). Some of our clients incorrectly believe that if they have less than 50 full-time employees, they have…
Grocers face pressures from government shutdown
Phil Lempert What do cicadas and Congress have in common? Both did the unlikely this year. The cicadas surfaced, and Congress shut down. During the 17 years since either of…
Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) – Final Rule Released
On May 23, 2013 the final COOL rule was released and became effective immediately with a six month educational period for retailers until November 23, 2013. In summary the new…
New $100 Bill is in Circulation
On October 8th, the Federal Reserve began distribution of the newly redesigned $100 bills. The long-awaited new bills were designed with additional counterfeit prevention measures, including a blue three-dimensional security…
Federal Government is Back Open for Business
As you know , as a result of the government shutdown, FNS SNAP Retailer Operations staff was furloughed. Therefore, during shutdown, FNS was not able to accept, process, or provide updates…