Regulatory Wrap-Up: Weekly review of retail-related legislative developments-Feb. 18New York City council is considering legislation that would prohibit arbitrary termination and also prohibit employers from cutting a worker’s hours. NRF: Retail sales to increase as much as 4.4% in 2019The state of the economy is sound, but retail growth is expected to cool off a bit this year. New Jersey moves closer to banning cashless stores All that is needed for New Jersey to become the second state in the nation to ban cashless store is the signature of Gov. Phil Murphy. Government shutdown dims consumer confidence Consumer sentiment in January fell to its lowest level since Donald Trump was elected president. Consumer confidence falls again amid government shutdown Consumer confidence fell to an 18-month low in January amid market volatility and the government shutdown. Consumer sentiment nosedives Consumer sentiment in January fell to its lowest level since October 2016, or directly before the presidential election. Consumers’ most preferred payment types in stores are... Americans love credit cards — particularly when shopping in stores. Consumer confidence takes a December dive Despite record holiday sales, U.S. consumers are starting to feel less confident about the economy amid trade concerns, market volatility and worries about slowing global economic growth. Cashless society not good for all Millions of people could be vulnerable in a cashless society. Debit cards most popular option for holiday shopping Despite the potential to earn rewards when shopping with a credit card, most Americans plan to shop with a debit card this holiday season. First Previous 20 21 22 23 24 Next Last
