By Terrie Ellerbee // The Shelby Report The Farm Bill passed the U.S. Senate yesterday and the House of Representatives today and is on its way to President Donald Trump’s desk for his signature. Thanks to the work of the National Grocers Association(NGA) and its membership, the final bill includes provisions that are beneficial…
DetailsNACS commends Congress for heeding the industry’s concerns By NACS Online // December 13, 2018 NACS applauds Congress for passing legislation that permanently bans processing fees on all Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) transactions and reiterates the current ban on interchange fees from these transactions. Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 2, the Agriculture…
DetailsBy Mark Naida, The Detroit News // mnaida@detroitnews.com Unlike many states, Michigan’s roads and waterways are not festooned with pop cans and beer bottles. The comparative cleanness of our public spaces is a direct result of the passage of Michigan’s bottle deposit law in 1976. What began as an anti-littering measure has become an…
DetailsThe warehouse retailer took steps to control use of medically important antibiotics, the overuse of which in animal agriculture presents a risk to human health as bacteria become resistant to the drugs. The move comes as Costco is investing hundreds of millions of dollars to control more of its poultry supply chain By Benjamin…
DetailsBy: Randall A. Denha, J.D., LL.M.* As we approach the holiday season, Denha & Associates is excited to share another set of end-of-year estate planning tips. Here, we take a look at charitable contributions, asset protection, changes to 529 (education savings) Plans, disposal of digital assets (e.g. that Instagram account you forgot about), considerations for…
DetailsFresh, local and natural still lead the trends in food choices. By NACS Online // December 13, 2018 For the second consecutive year, FullTilt Marketing of Orlandohas surveyed food bloggers nationwide to get their thoughts on what food trends are most relevant and how those trends shape America’s mealtime reality. “When it comes to consumer…
DetailsMerchants hope to duplicate the wins of Starbucks and Walmart By NACS Online // December 13, 2018 In 2018, credit-card companies will levy more than $90 billion in swipe fees on retailers. Some believe a solution lies in the acceptance of retailers’ own payment apps, according to Bloomberg. For years, shoppers have shunned mobile payments offered by…
DetailsThe agency is also expected to announce a sweeping ban on the sales of certain e-cigarette products at convenience stores By NACS Online // November 13, 2018 WASHINGTON – Last week the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced plans to introduce a ban on menthol cigarettes, which is part of a larger…
DetailsNACS urges its members to contact the agency regarding its ban of certain e-cigarette products sold at convenience stores By NACS Online // November 12, 2018 ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is expected to announce this week a sweeping ban on the sales of certain e-cigarette products at convenience…
DetailsBy NACS Online ALEXANDRIA, Va. – On November 15th, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced its proposed regulations on the retail sale of flavored electronic cigarette products and a proposed ban on menthol cigarettes. Early reports suggested the FDA would prohibit convenience stores from selling flavored vaping e-cigarette products. Initial reading of the proposal…
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