Vaping and e-cigarette resellers are all on edge with the deaths and illnesses that have reportedly been linked to them. Walgreens, Walmart, Kroger and Rite Aid are only some of the retailers that have decided to pull these products from their shelves. With the developing regulations in a growing number of states and municipalities, businesses […]
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Retailers Outside of California Still Affected by the CCPA
The starting date for the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is looming over retailers’ heads. Whether or not you think your business may be affected by it, there’s a good chance it might. Waiting until after the holiday season to comply with the act can lead to massive fines, the loss of customers, and even […]
Tax Season for Retailers – What You Need to Know
Last year, the Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling that changed online tax law. The original law predated the internet and was more reflective of mail-order catalogs. Previously, retailers only needed to collect and remit sales tax if they had a physical presence in that state. On June 21st, 2018, the Supreme Court ruled that […]
Year in Review: A Recap of Retail in 2018 from A – Z
2018 was an exciting year for retail. Evolving technology, changing consumer preferences, and political shakeups all had a large impact on our industry. Here is Independent Retailer’s roundup of top trends, influencers, buzzwords, and developments that affected retail in 2018. Many of these topics were explored in greater detail throughout the year – those articles […]
Controversial Overtime Rule About To Become Final – No Refunds and No Exchanges
n March 2014, President Barak Obama sent an executive memorandum directing Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez to “modernize and streamline” the overtime exemption regulations.
State Retail Associations
The existence of state retail associations may be common knowledge, but the importance of being an active member of these associations remains to be thoroughly recognized. While many state retail associations were founded decades ago as a force in fighting and rewriting legislation, today they have added a long list of member benefits to coincide with their lobbying activities.
NRF Praises House’s Swift Passage of Innovation Act
The bipartisan White House-backed Innovation Act (H.R. 3309) passed the House 325 to 91. The bill seeks to cull the numerous patent cases, commonly referred to as troll cases, that have little to no evidence and rely solely on litigation prowess over small companies.
What the New SEC Rules Mean for Small Businesses
A new Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) vote lifts the ban on “general solicitation” for entrepreneurs under the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act. As a result, it is about to get easier for small businesses to get investment funding. Here is a look at what the new legislation means, presented by Kathryn Hawkins on the […]
Small Businesses Anticipate Obamacare
Following an announcement that the employer mandate will be delayed by a year, there is continued debate about how the Affordable Care Act (ACA), commonly called Obamacare, will impact small businesses. A recent survey by Sageworks and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce found that 66 percent of small business owners are wary of hiring in […]
Plastic Bag Legislation Affects Retailers
Plastic bag pollution is a hot topic and, although there are differing opinions as to how plastic bags affect the environment, plastic bag legislation continues to spread. The Plastic Bag Ban Report is an online resource detailing plastic bag bans, legislation and related research across the U.S. and the world. It provides valuable and timely […]
