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.
Since the onset of the national COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S. around this time last year, businesses have been struggling to survive, and more than a few have tried to use “force majeure” provisions in contracts to escape or mitigate what would have been their ordinary contractual obligations.
Dick’s Sporting Goods ended its fiscal year on a strong note, maintaining momentum as consumers continue to focus on outdoor activities and home workouts amid the pandemic.
Entering 2021 brought with it the hope of many retailers and business owners nationwide that COVID-19 vaccines and plans for their expedited distribution would soon allow the retail world to “return to normal.” That has not proven to be the case.
