Labor Department Signals Changes in Overtime
Department says it wants salary to be a factor in overtime eligibility NACS Online The U.S. Labor Department suggested last week that it could lower the salary threshold…
DetailsStudy Says $15 Minimum Wage Has Opposite Effect
Seattle’s second wage increase to $13 reduced hours worked in low-wage jobs by around 9% NACS Online A new study from the National Bureau of Economic Research suggests…
DetailsHow to Avoid Gas Station Skimmers
With the assistance of NACS, the Federal Trade Commission provides tips for both consumers and retailers NACS Online Ahead of one of the summer’s biggest travel weekends, the Federal…
DetailsAmazon to Acquire Whole Foods for $13.7 Billion
The online retailer announced the acquisition on June 16th, which analysts predict will increase its competition with Walmart By NACS Online Online retailer Amazon.com has announced it will…
DetailsEconomic Optimism Will Lead Consumers to Drive More This Summer
Twenty-nine percent of consumers say they will hit the road more in the coming month. By NACS Online American drivers are much more likely than in years past to…
DetailsGlobal Alcohol Consumption Declining
IWSR data finds that global alcohol consumption is declining faster for beer than wine and spirits NACS Online The latest International Wine and Spirits Record (IWSR) data suggests that…
DetailsCraft Soft Drinks Add Fizz to Soda Sales
Craft soda volume grew 5% in 2016 to 88.8 million gallons, compared to 2015 By NACS Online Amid flat soda sales, the craft segment is starting to make a…
DetailsHouse Leadership Decides to Protect Debit Reform
Plans to remove debit repeal from the Choice Act were announced By NACS Online Politico is reporting that House Republicans are removing the repeal of debit swipe fee reform…
DetailsUSDA Announces Snap Final Rule Delay
The Food & Nutrition Service hits the drawing board to redefine “variety” to work for small retailers NACS Online On May 18th, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food &…
DetailsCalorie Count Delay Praised by Retailers
Convenience stores will use the delay to work with the FDA for the ability to post calories in a centralized location NACS Online The Associated Press reports that calorie counts…
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