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…
Retailers including Wal-Mart, Macy's and J.Crew have teamed up with Internet companies including Yahoo, Facebook and Google to urge Congress to address the growing problem of patent trolls. More than 40 U.S. companies signed a letter saying lawmakers must "ensure…
Coupon use is increasing, according to NCH Marketing Services, with double-digit growth of digital distribution and redemption, though free-standing inserts still command 91.1% of the market. "For marketers, it's about finding the right media mix and defining the coupon characteristics…
With the start of school just around the corner, 17 states are preparing for tax-free holidays to help increase back-to-school savings for families, who are expected to spend about $635 on clothes, shoes, electronics and school supplies, according to NRF.…
Home goods retailers including Williams-Sonoma, Pier One Imports, Bed Bath and Beyond and Restoration Hardware are benefiting from an increasing demand for furnishings as homeownership rates fall and consumers look to furniture and accessories to give rentals a more permanent…
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"…
Retailers are getting edgier and more innovative with campaigns for the all-important back-to-school season, and making greater use of social media tools to draw in their target audiences. Target's "Bullseye University Digital Experience" live-streamed four days in the dorm life…
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…