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National Grocers Association Welcomes Senate Nutrition Legislation

Arlington, VA, 2016-Jan-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (Jan 20, 2016), the National Grocers Association (NGA), the national trade association representing the independent supermarket industry, praised the U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee for its work on the Improving Child Nutrition Integrity and Access Act, a bill to reauthorize a number of nutrition…
January 22, 20160Comments

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NRF welcomes Congress’s final passage of a wide-ranging spending and tax-relief package

WASHINGTON, 2015-12-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation today welcomed final passage by Congress of a wide-ranging spending and tax-relief package, citing provisions that would delay onerous portions of Obamacare, make it easier for businesses to share cyber threats, and renew tax law that helps retailers create jobs while laying the groundwork for…
December 22, 20150Comments

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USDA’s FSIS: all makers of raw ground beef products required to keep adequate records of the source material

WASHINGTON, 2015-12-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) today announced a new measure that will improve the agency’s ability to determine the source of foodborne illnesses linked to ground beef, stopping foodborne illness outbreaks sooner when they occur.  Based on lessons learned from previous…
December 16, 20150Comments

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NRF Senior VP David French: Time for Congress to remove the sales tax advantage for Internet sellers that is harming our communities

WASHINGTON, 2015-12-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation today called on Congress to reject a customs reauthorization bill set for a vote this week unless it includes a provision allowing states to require online merchants to collect sales tax the same as local stores. “As more and more Main Street retailers close their doors…
December 14, 20150Comments

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BRC: UK implementation of EU Interchange Fee Regulation may see debit card charges rise for some retailers

LONDON, 2015-12-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — UK consumers are set to lose out as a result of today's decision on fees for consumer debit card payments. The Interchange Fee Regulation, a piece of EU legislation which comes into effect in the UK today, will reduce the hidden ‘interchange' fees levied by banks on retailers…
December 10, 20150Comments

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Retail Industry Leaders Association expressed strong opposition to H.R. 2205, the Data Security Act of 2015

Arlington, VA, 2015-12-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — In a letter sent to members of the House Financial Services Committee today the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA), along with thirteen other industry trade groups, expressed strong opposition to H.R. 2205, the Data Security Act of 2015. “While retailers strongly support efforts to safeguard financial data and protect consumers…
December 10, 20150Comments

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Staples and Office Depot to contest FTC’s decision to challenge the merger of the two companies

Companies confident in legal position based on competitive dynamics and clear FTC precedent FRAMINGHAM, Mass. & BOCA RATON, Fla., 2015-12-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Staples, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPLS) and Office Depot, Inc. (Nasdaq: ODP) today announced that they intend to contest the U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s decision to challenge the merger of the two companies. The…
December 9, 20150Comments

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California Transparency in Supply Chains Act: IKEA Way on Purchasing Products and Services

CONSHOHOCKEN, PA, 2015-12-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — On January 1, 2012, the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act of 2010 (SB 657) went into effect. The law requires retailers operating in California to publically state the steps they have undertaken to eliminate slavery and human trafficking from their supply chain. At IKEA we have worked…
December 9, 20150Comments

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Retail Litigation Center (RLC), National Restaurant Association and National Retail Federation urge the court to vacate FCC’s Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) ruling

WASHINGTON, 2015-12-7 — /EPR Retail News/ — In an amicus brief filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, the Retail Litigation Center (RLC), the National Restaurant Association and the National Retail Federation urge the court to vacate two provisions of the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC’s) July 2015 Order that reinterprets…
December 7, 20150Comments

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RILA VP government affairs Kelly Kolb: Agreement on a long-term transportation package is good news

Arlington, VA, 2015-12-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — ​​​A long-term transportation funding plan is welcome news, but retailers remained frustrated that stronger provisions to measure performance at America’s ports were not included in the final agreement. “Agreement on a long-term transportation package is good news,” said Kelly Kolb, vice president for government affairs with the Retail Industry Leaders Association…
December 3, 20150Comments

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Scottish Retail Consortium: diet and nutrition at the heart of retail priorities ahead of the 2016 Scottish Parliament election

LONDON, 2015-12-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today, the Scottish Retail Consortium is launching the third of four policy papers setting out the key priorities of the retail industry for each of the political parties ahead of the 2016 Scottish Parliament election. As set out in today's publication, diet and nutrition is being put at the…
December 2, 20150Comments

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Smart & Final Stores LLC approved as the purchaser of 32 Haggen store leases

COMMERCE, Calif., 2015-12-1 — /EPR Retail News/ — Smart & Final Stores, Inc., ("Smart & Final" or the "Company") (NYSE:SFS), a value-oriented food and everyday staples retailer for household and business customers, today announced that its subsidiary, Smart & Final Stores LLC, has been approved by the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of…
December 1, 20150Comments

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The National Council of Chain Restaurants Executive Director Rob Green: EPA cannot fix the failed Renewable Fuel Standard

WASHINGTON, 2015-12-1 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Council of Chain Restaurants today issued the following statement from Executive Director Rob Green following the Environmental Protection Agency’s release of regulations that would increase the amount of corn-based ethanol used in the nation’s gasoline supply under the federal Renewable Fuel Standard: “Today’s announcement, which is two years…
December 1, 20150Comments

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Scottish Retail Consortium submits its recommendations to the Scottish Government on its tax and spending plans

LONDON, 2015-11-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — The SRC has set out its recommendations to the Scottish Government on its tax and spending plans for the coming year. The submission outlines the current challenging trading conditions for Scottish retailers and proposes the creation of a Retail Industry Strategy as well as improvements to business rates.…
November 30, 20150Comments

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USDA FSIS: Boyle’s Famous Corned Beef Co recalls undetermined amount of beef products due to misbranding

WASHINGTON, 2015-11-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Boyle’s Famous Corned Beef Co., a Kansas City, Mo. establishment, is recalling an undetermined amount of beef products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The product contains hydrolyzed wheat protein, a known allergen which…
November 27, 20150Comments

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USDA’s FSIS released final rule establishing inspection program for fish under the order Siluriformes

USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service Program Fulfills Requirement of the 2014 Farm Bill WASHINGTON, 2015-11-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) released a final rule establishing an inspection program for fish under the order Siluriformes, including catfish. The final rule, which applies to both…
November 27, 20150Comments

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Tesco PLC reached agreement in principle to settle a class action commenced in New York on behalf of the holders of its ADRs

CHESHUNT, England, 2015-11-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tesco PLC today announces that it has reached agreement in principle to settle a class action commenced in New York on behalf of the holders of the Company’s American Depositary Receipts (“ADRs”) (ADRs represent approximately two per cent of the total issued ordinary shares of the Company). The class…
November 26, 20150Comments

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RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust, Target Corp reach settlement over the eighteen leases

TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2015-11-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust ("RioCan") (TSX:REI.UN) is pleased to announce that, on its behalf and on behalf of its co-owners, it has entered into a binding agreement ("Settlement Agreement") with Target Corp., the US parent ofTarget Canada Co. ("Target Canada"), concluding terms of settlement relating to the eighteen…
November 25, 20150Comments

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RILA welcomed IRS rule on the deduction and capitalization of expenditures related to store remodels, repairs, and refreshes

Rule Eliminates Considerable Tax Compliance Confusion For Retailers Arlington, VA, 2015-11-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) today welcomed a safe harbor rule from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding the deduction and capitalization of expenditures related to store remodels, repairs, and refreshes. Retailers have substantial tangible property investment in the form…
November 20, 20150Comments

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NACS applauded the House Energy and Commerce for passing bipartisan menu-labeling legislation

WASHINGTON, D.C., 2015-11-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) today applauded the House Energy and Commerce for passing bipartisan menu-labeling legislation that would enable compliance for convenience store operators while increasing the availability of both nutrition information and choice for consumers. The committee approved H.R. 2017, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure…
November 19, 20150Comments

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ICSC: 7 in 10 Kentuckians support federal legislation that requires online-only sellers to collect sales tax at the time of purchase

New Poll Finds Strong Support for Federal Legislation in the Bluegrass State WASHINGTON, 2015-11-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) released the results of a Kentucky-specific poll that shows that roughly seven in ten Kentucky voters support federal legislation that requires online-only sellers to collect sales tax at the…
November 16, 20150Comments

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Conad lancia una raccolta di firme finalizzata a sollecitare il Parlamento ad estendere la vendita di farmaci di fascia C alle parafarmacie

Bologna, Italia, 2015-11-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Conad lancia una raccolta di firme finalizzata a sollecitare il Parlamento ad estendere la vendita di farmaci di fascia C alle parafarmacie. Sul sito www.liberalizziamoci.it la petizione da firmare. In un mercato quale quello dei farmaci, ancora parzialmente liberalizzato a distanza di nove anni dal primo decreto Bersani, Conad…
November 3, 20150Comments

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Retail Industry Leaders Association and Retail Litigation Center launched 2015 Retail Law Conference in San Antonio, TX

General Counsel Discuss Ways To Keep Up With Pace Of Change In Retail San Antonio, TX,  2015-10-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Yesterday, the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA), in partnership with the Retail Litigation Center (RLC), launched the 2015 Retail Law Conference in San Antonio, TX. Now in its sixth year, the Retail Law Conference offers…
October 30, 20150Comments

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NACS welcomes legislation for national, uniform nutrition-disclosure standard for foodservice establishments introduced in U.S. Senate

WASHINGTON, 2015-10-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) hailed legislation introduced today in the U.S. Senate, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act (S. 2217), as a thoughtful approach to providing the necessary flexibility and understanding of convenience store foodservice operations. A provision included in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, signed…
October 30, 20150Comments

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Coalition of 10 associations led by NRF sent a letter to Senate in support of an amendment of the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015

WASHINGTON, 2015-10-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — A broad-based coalition of 10 associations led by the National Retail Federation sent a letter today to Senate leadership in support of an amendment by Senator Tom Cotton to S. 754, the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015, that would give liability protection to businesses that share cyber…
October 22, 20150Comments

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RILA: Retailers express support for amendment offered by Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) to the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 (CISA)

Arlington , VA,  2015-10-22 — /EPR Retail News/ —In a letter sent to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Minority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) today the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA), along with the Electronic Transactions Association (ETA), Food Marketing Institute (FMI), Healthcare Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS), National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), National Association of…
October 22, 20150Comments

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USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service: Taylor Farms recalls turkey meatloaf products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens

WASHINGTON, 2015-10-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Taylor Farms, a Swedesboro, N.J. establishment, is recalling approximately 276 pounds of turkey meatloaf products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products contain eggs, soy and wheat, known allergens which are not declared on…
October 21, 20150Comments

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The Retail Industry Leaders Association responds to the conclusion of Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations

Arlington , VA, 2015-10-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) issued the following statement in response to news that the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations have concluded and an agreement has been reached among the 12 participating Asia-Pacific nations, including the United States. "Retailers welcome today's news and applaud U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman…
October 6, 20150Comments

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Staples responds to European Commission’s announcement of a Phase II review of the Office Depot acquisition

FRAMINGHAM, Mass., 2015-9-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Staples, Inc. today issued a statement in response to the European Commission’s announcement of a Phase II review of the Office Depot acquisition. “We continue to work cooperatively with the European Commission regarding the acquisition of Office Depot,” said Ron Sargent, Chief Executive Officer, Staples, Inc. “The transaction would enable Staples…
September 28, 20150Comments

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