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  • Group predicts new overtime regs will result in freezes, layoffs

    The National Retail Federation on Thursday pointed a dire outcome if the new overtime regulations are implemented as is.     The NRF told the House Small Business Committee that the new regulations  will lead to hiring freezes and layoffs for full-time workers if enacted as planned December 1.   “Proponents of this rule have touted the changes as a welcomed job creator,” NRF senior VP for government relations David French said. “These claims are riddled with partial truths.”
  • NRF not happy with proposed replacement to Affordable Care Act

    The National Retail Federation has some big concerns about a plan unveiled Wednesday by House Republican leadership to replace President Obama’s Affordable Care Act.    
  • How a Boston start-up is transforming alcohol sales for the digital age

    Launched in 2013, Drizly facilitates the sale and delivery of alcoholic beverages online. Chain Store Age recently visited the company’s Boston-based headquarters and spoke with Nick Rellas, co-founder and CEO, about Drizly’s business model and the evolution of e-commerce.   What made you decide to enable the online sale and delivery of liquor?
  • Home Depot files anti-trust suit against Visa, MasterCard

    In a new federal lawsuit, The Home Depot Inc. is accusing Visa and MasterCard of not doing enough to ensure EMV-compliant, chip-based payment cards truly prevent fraud.  
  • ADA Litigation: Website Accessibility Claims on the Rise

    Photo: Colin Calvert (Left) and Caroline Pham (Right)  
  • Last-minute deal averts strike at landmark store

    Macy’s has managed to avert what would have been the first strike at its most valuable property — its flagship in Manhattan — in over 40 years.   
  • Grocer files amendment for possible spin-off

    Supervalu has moved closer to spinning off its discount grocery store division.
     
    The supermarket operator filed Amendment No. 1 to its Form 10 Registration Statement with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the anticipated spin-off of its Save-A-Lot business into a separate, publicly traded company.

  • NRF lauds Congress for overtime hearing

    The National Retail Federation (NRF) is pleased so far with how many members of the House and Senate have reacted to the proposed new Labor Department rule that would expand overtime eligibility for employees.

    David French, senior VP for government relations, NRF, released the following statement on the hearing by the House Education and Workforce Committee on the proposed rule:

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