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Survey: Lidl poses big competitive threat
Consumers are very excited about shopping at German discount grocer Lidl — even though they have never set foot inside one of the company's stores before. Lidl's upcoming entry into North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia could remove $1 billion in local sales in the medium term, according to a report by global consulting firm Oliver Wyman which surveyed consumers in the three states cited above. It reveals that consumers are overwhelmingly excited about trying Lidl.
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Online retailers fight state sales tax directive
Out-of-state Web-based retailers are taking a stand against paying sales tax in the state of Massachusetts. According to a directive from the Department of Revenue, any online retailer vendor headquartered outside of the state is required to register, collect and remit sales tax. In Massachusetts, this is 6.25%. The directive applies to companies that sold more than $500,000 annually in the state and made sales for in-state delivery in 100 or more transactions.
