KPIX 5 (CBS): San Francisco Target Stores Cut Operating Hours Due To Retail Theft Surge “I wasn’t surprised, because we’ve seen other retailers close in San Francisco. I’m actually proud of the fact that they are trying to hold on and keep the stores open,” said Rachel Michelin, president of the California Retailers Association. Michelin […]
California Retailers Association President and CEO Rachel Michelin issued the following statement regarding Organized Retail Crime Task Force funding in the state budget. “The California Retailers Association applauds the State Legislature for the recent passage of the state budget that includes $5.5 million dollars to fund California’s Organized Retail Crime Taskforce. We thank the Newsom Administration
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Earlier this month, a video surfaced showing a man filling a bag with items in a San Francisco Walgreens then exiting the store on his bike with the stolen goods as onlookers and a security guard filmed him. This is the latest evidence of a problem that retailers say is driving them out of the city. Now,
California Retailers Association President Rachel Michelin issued the following statement in response to Cal/OSHA’s latest actions on COVID-19 workplace regulations. “California retailers welcome the full re-opening of California’s economy on June 15th and applaud Governor Newsom as we move “Beyond the Blueprint” on June 15th and align with the CDC when it comes to face coverings
Today, more than 35 statewide, regional, and local organizations sent a letter to all 58 California counties urging local leaders to unite behind the state’s June 15 reopening date. The message from business leaders, veterans, social justice advocates, and local chambers was clear — it’s time to rally behind Governor Newsom’s reopening plan and move
As California is moving ahead to fully reopen its economy on June 15, malls are under pressure to adapt to high foot traffic and welcome more visitors. By OLGA GRIGORYANTS | ogrigoryants@scng.com | Los Angeles Daily NewsPUBLISHED: June 5, 2021 at 5:00 a.m. | UPDATED: June 5, 2021 at 5:01 a.m. With the e-commerce boom during lockdowns, malls and other brick-and-mortars are
Albertsons Companies, the second-largest grocery chain in the U.S., recently took delivery of two Volvo VNR Electric trucks at its distribution center in Irvine, California. The VNR Electric models from Volvo Trucks North America are the first zero tailpipe emission, battery-electric Class 8 trucks to be deployed in Albertsons Cos. company-wide fleet, and will be serving
Although retail stores have dealt with fewer drastic coronavirus-related closures than indoor restaurants, museums and other recreational businesses, the pandemic has still radically restructured the industry. In this segment, listeners hear more about how the pandemic has affected retail. Michelin: “We are seeing an uptick with people online shopping and getting back into our brick
By Rachel Michelin and Robert Rivinius Rachel Michelin is the president of the California Retailers Association and chair of Californians for a Safe and Rapid Recovery, cra@calretailers.com Robert Rivinius is the executive director of the Family Business Association of California, Robert@myfba.org IN SUMMARY Supporting laws for premium pay pushed by special interests will force store
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sarah Pollo Moo(916) 410-7506 CRA Responds to South Coast Air Quality Management District’s Passage of Warehouse Indirect Source RuleRule will substantially impact California’s businesses and consumers and weaken the state’s economic recovery Sacramento, CA – May 7, 2021 – Today, in response to the South Coast Air Quality Management District’s passage of a Warehouse
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