Economic conditions ‘still moving in right’ direction, says NRF economist The “underlying strength” of the U.S. economy is keeping it moving forward. Drivers, dispatchers for Amazon make history with California strikeDelivery drivers and dispatchers have walked out of an Amazon partner distribution facility in Palmdale, Calif. Tentative agreement reached in West Coast ports negotiations A tentative agreement on a new six-year contract has been reached between unions and employers at West Coast ports. Philadelphia’s Chinatown puts full-court press on 76ers arena at Fashion District “This is a land grab,” said the president of the Chinese Restaurant Association of Greater Philadelphia. Amazon’s three-step plan to halt phony reviews Amazon is calling on the public and private sectors to unite in an effort against fake online product reviews. NRF urges Congress to advance retail crime legislation Congress is reviewing a new act that would increase resources and law enforcement cooperation to combat organized retail crime. Retail groups urge Congress to pass payments competition legislation Legislation to address credit card “swipe” fees has been reintroduced in Congress. Lululemon holds firm on decision to fire employees who intervened in robbery Lululemon has a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to its employees intervening in robbery attempts at its stores. California Senate passes bill to stop employees from confronting shoplifters The California Senate has passed a bill that would establish new workplace violence prevention standards in California. Not everyone is happy about it. Amid new disruptions, NRF urges Biden to intervene in West Coast labor negotiations As contract talks drag on, tensions are rising at West Coast ports. First Previous 17 18 19 20 21 Next Last
