Resources on Retail Impact on Communities

Leading Retailers to Congress: Do Not Weaken Debit Reforms

05/15/2024
Austen Jensen

There is no reason why lawmakers should entertain weakening protections to allow Wall Street banks to swindle merchants and consumers. Learn More

Continuation of 301 Tariffs Harms U.S. Businesses, Consumers

05/14/2024
Blake Harden

Over the last five years, U.S. businesses and consumers have paid more than $215 billion in higher tariffs for a failed experiment in trade policy. Learn More

Port Labor Showdown: T-Minus 20 Weeks and Counting

05/14/2024
Jess Dankert

The International Longshoreman’s Association (ILA) nears its self-imposed May 17 deadline for local union chapters to complete their port-specific... Learn More

Leading Retailers to Senators: Lower Credit Card Fees

05/07/2024
Austen Jensen

The following statement is urging the Senate to vote on the Credit Card Competition Act (CCCA) amendment filed by Senators Roger Marshall (R-KS)... Learn More

Federal Reserve Must do More to Rein in Excessive Fees

05/07/2024
Austen Jensen

For more than a decade, retailers and consumers have been footing the bill for debit interchange rates far higher than what the law requires. Learn More

Lawmakers Request Prompt Conclusion to Section 301 Review

04/25/2024
Ellen Jackson, Blake Harden

Members expressed frustration with the slow progress of the mandatory four-year review of Section 301 tariffs on goods from China. Learn More

Retailers Raise Concerns About New Overtime Rule

04/23/2024
Evan Armstrong

Retailers are concerned with the approach, the substance, and potential impacts of the DOL’s final overtime rule. Learn More

Retailers Disappointed in FTC Non-Compete Ban

04/23/2024
Evan Armstrong, Kathleen McGuigan

The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) issued the following statement on the release of important trade legislation introduced by the House... Learn More

2024 Election Outlook for Retailers: Immigration Policy

04/23/2024
Austin Gold

It is important for retailers to start considering the potential directions of immigration policy under either a Trump or Biden administration in... Learn More

Earth Day Spotlight on Retail Sustainability Efforts

04/19/2024
Erin Hiatt

Retailers' feature sustainability work in celebration of Earth Day 2024. Learn More

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