Associations

The guilty verdict in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd brought responses from some of the nation’s top companies and business leaders as well as one of its leading retail trade associations.

The National Retail Federation appointed Martine Reardon as chief marketing officer and executive VP of content and membership. 

The economy “has come a long way” compared to one year ago. 

The nation’s two largest retail trade are objecting to the scope of proposed class-action swipe fee litigation.

“The Great American Takeout” is coming back – just in time for its first anniversary.

Visa and Mastercard’s decision to delay an estimated $1.2 billion increase in credit card interchange fees was cheered by the retail industry, which wants the companies to cancel the planned increase altogether. 

A newly introduced bill would establish uniform national standards for privacy law, a goal long sought by retailers, particularly national chains that operate in most if not all states.

Two of the nation’s leading retail groups are reiterating their support for mask-wearing in the wake of several states dropping their mask mandates. 

The Kroger Co. is holding firm to its nationwide mask mandate even as some states loosen their restrictions.