Regulatory Wrap-Up: Weekly recap of retail-related legislative developments—Jan. 7New York is in the process of raising its minimum wage to $15/hr. for most workers in the state. Report has Sears inching closer to liquidationTime may be finally running out for embattled Sears Holding Corp. Displaced Toys ‘R’ Us employees starting to receive severance A hardship fund designed to assist laid off employees of shuttered toy store retailer Toys “R” Us has started making payments. NYC pharmacies banned from selling cigarettes New Yorkers can no longer run down to the corner drug store to pick up a pack of cigarettes. Sears gets last-minute buyout bid from Lampert Sears Holdings Corp. won a reprieve from liquidation after its chairman submitted an eleventh hour offer to buy the bankrupt chain. India tightens online retail rules New rules taking effect in India will directly impact such online retailers as Amazon and Walmart’s Flipkart Group. Cashless society not good for all Millions of people could be vulnerable in a cashless society. End in sight for Rockport A bankruptcy court in Delaware has approved footwear company Rockport’s plan to liquidate. Gymboree reportedly seeks bankruptcy loan, weighs closing nearly all its stores Gymboree Group Inc. may be going back into bankruptcy. Fashion retailer fined for violating European pricing rules Guess has been fined for selling overpriced merchandise in European countries. First Previous 82 83 84 85 86 Next Last
