Legislative, Regulatory & Legal

Conservatives call for boycott of Walmart

The dangers of third-party marketplaces have caught up once more with Walmart.
Regulatory Wrap-Up: Insider’s weekly recap of retail-related legislative developments - July 2

New tax laws passed in New Jersey will impact retail employers.
India store owners reportedly protest Walmart’s Flipkart deal

Shopkeepers across India are not happy about Walmart’s latest business venture.
NRF: Retail customer service will suffer under new California privacy law

California has passed the nation’s toughest data privacy law — and a leading retail association is not happy with it.
Wage Stagnation: A worrisome trend in a booming economy

Ten years after the Great Recession, most would agree that the U.S. economy is as strong as ever.
Four online marketplaces vie to protect consumers from ‘dangerous’ content

Four digital marketplaces are making a commitment to flush out dangerous content sold online in Europe.
Supreme Court rules for American Express in swipe-fee case

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday handed American Express a big win — one that was met with disappointment from the nation’s leading retail associations.
Supreme Court: States can require online retailers to collect sales tax

The U.S. Supreme Court has handed down its long-awaited decision regarding online sales tax collection — and digital-only retailers are not on the winning side.

Trade war could impact retailers’ holiday plans