A federal judge on Wednesday invalidated the Federal Reserve 21-cent cap on debit card swipe fees, agreeing with merchants that the fee was more than Congress intended. U.S. District Judge Richard Leon said the Fed rule was an "utterly indefensible"…
In-store dietitians are the latest trend in grocery amenities and are helping retailers differentiate themselves beyond price. Phil Lempert, CEO of the Retail Dietitians Business Alliance, estimates that 500 to 600 dietitians are available nationwide to help grocery customers and…
There's something for everyone in the retail industry, which supports 42 million U.S. jobs in a variety of positions. Your next job could be in security, information technology, app development or finance. Wondering where to begin? The new career road…
Washington, July 5, 2013 – The National Retail Federation issued the following statements from President and CEO Matthew Shay and Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz on the June employment numbers, released today by the Department of Labor. The Bureau of Labor…
Harris Teeter has partnered with Hello Vino to create Wine Assistant, which helps shoppers choose wine based on the occasion, food or individual taste. The feature can be accessed through Harris Teeter's website or mobile application, ht mobile. "We're excited…
The Department of Health and Human Services has finalized a provision of the Affordable Care Act that requires most employers to provide health benefits that cover contraceptives. Religious groups and business owners have filed dozens of lawsuits against the provision…
Yogurt-maker Chobani went from zero to $1 billion in revenue in just five years -- a growth rate many Silicon Valley firms would envy. Even more impressive: Founder Hamdi Ulukaya never took a cent from VC investors, has full ownership…