December 17, 2018 The Michigan Legislature recently made significant improvements to Michigan’s mandatory paid sick leave law. The act, which is slated to go into effect in March of 2019, was amended by the Legislature to make it workable for employers and employees alike. The Michigan Chamber has been a fierce advocate for these changes, fighting for…
DetailsDecember 17, 2018 The Michigan Chamber applauds the Michigan Senate and House for passing legislation to make Michigan’s new minimum wage law workable for employers. The Legislature adopted a ballot proposal in September that, if left to stand, would have taken the minimum wage from $9.25 to $12 per hour by January 1, 2022. This would…
DetailsCanned foods, microwavable meals, sodas and juices are available at the discount retailers By NACS Online // December 20, 2018 Even though dollar stores offer no fresh produce or milk, their grocery business is expanding rapidly, according to Graham Media Group. In fact, U.S. dollar stores sell $10 billion more in groceries than the…
DetailsBy 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…
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