2013 Independent Grocers Financial Survey
The National Grocers Association (NGA) has released its 2013 Independent Grocers Financial Survey, saying that "independent grocers capitalized on the improvements in the economy and posted an average net profit before taxes of 1.65 percent in fiscal year 2012, up…
SBA launches tool to clarify ACA employer mandate
The Small Business Administration has launched an online tool that seeks to clarify the Affordable Care Act's employer mandate, saying businesses will not be able to avoid the law's costs by cutting full-time employees to part-time hours because the government…
Federal judge throws out controversial cap on swipe fees
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 expected to double before 2015
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…
A career in retail can take you anywhere
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…
NRF: Retail Industry Adds 28,000 Jobs in June
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…