Lawmakers face a defining choice this month: protect California consumers from price increases or wipe out the discounts millions of families already rely on. SACRAMENTO, CA – California lawmakers return to the Capitol this week facing a simple but consequential question: can they protect consumers from paying higher prices while preserving the discounts millions of Californians […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Sarah Pollo MooEmail: cra@calretailers.com Californians Value Discounts.A Sacramento Bill Could Put Them at Risk. Californians for Consumer Affordability Launches”Protect My Discounts” Campaign to Protect Consumer Savings and Oppose Legislation That Could Worsen theAffordability Crisis SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Over the Fourth of July weekend, millions of Californians searched for grocery ads,
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 27, 2026 Contact: cra@calretailers.com At a Time When Every Dollar Counts, Assembly Advances Bill That Could Limit Consumer Savings SACRAMENTO, Calif. — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement from Rachel Michelin, President and CEO of the California Retailers Association, on Assembly Passage of AB 2564 “Today’s Assembly vote on AB 2564 is disappointing and difficult
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Under California’s Textile Recovery Act (SB 707), all obligated businesses selling covered textile materials in the state are required to join the CalRecycle selected Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO), Landbell USA, by July 1st, to remain in compliance with state law. The initial 2026–2027 cycle features a flat annual administrative fee of $1,000 per producer to support the
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The California Retailers Association (CRA) is proud to announce the promotions of two exceptional members of our team whose work has made a meaningful difference for retailers across California. Sarah Pollo Moo and Ryan Allain have been promoted to Vice President roles in recognition of their leadership, expertise, and unwavering commitment to CRA members. Sarah
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE California Retailers Association Launches California Retail Law Center to Address Retail’s Top Legal and Regulatory Challenges Sacramento, CA — The California Retailers Association (CRA) announced the official launch of the California Retail Law Center, a new legal and policy initiative designed to support retail legal teams navigating California’s complex and fast-evolving legal and regulatory environment.
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Textile Renewal Alliance Debuts Brand and Website to Support California’s ExtendedProducer Responsibility Law Prospective Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) backed by the California Retailers Association, theAmerican Apparel & Footwear Association and the National Retail Federation shares new resources andopportunities for engagement. For immediate release Sacramento, CA – November 3, 2025 – Textile Renewal Alliance, a 501(c)(3)
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The California Retailers Association, the American Apparel & Footwear Association and the NationalRetail Federation join forces to comply with California’s Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024(SB 707) Sacramento, CA – July 17, 2025 – The California Retailers Association, the American Apparel & Footwear Association and the National Retail Federation today announced that they have signed
(Sacramento, CA)– The following statement can be attributed to the California Retailers Association President and CEO Rachel Michelin following Governor Gavin Newsom’s legislative proposals for cracking down on property crimes. “Cal Retailers applauds the Governor for continuing to lead on the issue of Organized Retail Crime and working collaboratively with retailers on legislative proposals that
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Can Retail Survive in America’s Cities? CalRetailers President and CEO Rachel Michelin spoke with Loss Prevention Magazine: “In California, we’re hitting that tipping point where people are getting frustrated; retail crime is affecting every community, not just big cities, and people want to see some accountability.” Read more.
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