Retail group calls credit card routing legislation ‘giant step forward’Newly introduced legislation would let retailers decide who processes credit card transactions. Retailers recognized as Best Places to Work for Disability InclusionEighteen retail companies received a score of 80 or above on the annual Disability Index Equality Index, giving earning them the title of “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion.” NRF repeats call to repeal China tariffs to ease inflation In the face of record inflation, the National Retail Federation continues to urge the Biden administration to eliminate the Trump-era tariffs on goods from China. Volume high at U.S. ports as labor contract talks continue There is little relief in sight at U.S. ports, with July predicted to be the fourth busiest month on record. CVS Health drops out of National Association of Chain Drug Stores CVS Health has pulled out of the National Association for Chain Drug Stores. It’Sugar to make big splash in Times Square It’Sugar is planning one of its largest pop-ups yet. NRF: Economy slowing, but recession unlikely — in ‘near term’ The good news for retailers is that the nation is unlikely to enter into a recession during the remainder of 2022. Michigan mall’s autism museum is said to be the first of its kind The Autism History Museum at Meridian Mall in Okemos, Mich., was the idea of Xavier DeGroat. Grocery inflation having big impact on household budgets Consumers are limiting other spending to account for rising grocery prices. Inflation accelerates in May as food, gas prices surge Consumers didn’t get a break in May from rising prices, particularly in two categories. First Previous 9 10 11 12 13 Next Last
