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Retailers

Minimum Wage Increase Stalls, but Debate Continues

Senate rules $15 hike has to be removed from the COVID relief package, as Costco announces a $16 starting wage and a poll finds half of small business owners say the legislation would have a negative impact on operations.

CPG

Biden Orders Review of U.S. Supply Chains as CBA Calls for National Supply-Chain Office

The Consumer Brands Association and a supply-chain trade group are calling for a national Office of Supply Chain as the president is expected sign an executive order calling for review of critical supply chains.

Industry Partners

Opinion: $15 Wage Not Practical for Independent Grocers

By Greg Ferrara on Feb. 24, 2021

The Raise the Wage Act would force smaller retailers to employ fewer people, raise their prices or shut their doors, says NGA CEO Greg Ferrara.

Industry Partners

NGA Opposes Push for $15 Federal Minimum Wage

By Kristina Peters on Feb. 10, 2021

While proponents of raising the pay threshold argue it would lift workers out of poverty, the National Grocers Association says it would harm small businesses and the Congressional Budget Office says it could cost 1.4 million Americans their jobs.

Retailers

Walmart Says it Will Appeal Dismissal of Its Lawsuit in Opioid Dispute

By Christine LaFave Grace on Feb. 05, 2021

A Texas district court judge dismissed Walmart's lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice and the Drug Enforcement Agency.

Retailers

Changes to the Food World Under the New Administration

By Phil Lempert on Feb. 01, 2021

The Lempert Report: Changes include more federal food assistance, restoring school food standards and strengthening GMO labels.

Retailers

Biden Asks USDA to Boost SNAP Benefits for 12 Million

By Kristina Peters on Jan. 22, 2021

In an executive order, the president also asks the U.S. Department of Agriculture to reassess the Thrifty Food Plan, the basis for determining SNAP; FMI and NGA commend president for his quick action to address food insecurity.

Industry Partners

NGA Outlines Independent Grocers’ Priorities in Letter to Biden

By Kristina Peters on Jan. 21, 2021

Association expresses it looks forward to working with the new administration as it offers details on issues such as employee tax relief, liability protection, SNAP assistance and minimum wage.

Retailers

Business Leaders React to Violence in Washington, D.C.

By Christine LaFave Grace on Jan. 07, 2021

Among the groups condemning the violence, Business Roundtable calls out "danger to our democracy, our society and our economy."

Fresh Food

United Fresh Looks to Get in Front of Congress' Freshest Faces

By WGB Staff on Jan. 06, 2021

The virtual meet-and-greet series looks to highlight critical issues and priorities for United Fresh member companies.

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