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Associated Press: DAs, retailers say California needs tougher retail theft law

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By DON THOMPSONDecember 3, 2021 SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Spurred by a recent run of large-scale smash-and-grab robberies, prosecutors and retailers are pushing back on assertions by California’s governor and attorney general that they have enough tools to combat retail theft in the wake of a voter-approved easing of related laws. “We cannot function as […]

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CRA Responds to String of Retail Theft Incidents Over the Weekend

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KTXL Fox40 Sacramento “I wouldn’t even characterize that as organized crime, that was domestic terrorism,” said Rachel Michelin, the president of the California Retailers Association. Michelin said as organized crime in California continues to rise, law enforcement, retailers, and state and local leaders must come together on solutions, including potentially strengthening the laws against organized

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CRA President and CEO Rachel Michelin to Testify at Special Legislative Hearing Addressing Ports Congestion and Supply Chain Crisis

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Long Beach Press TelegramBy Alena Maschke- October 19, 2021 On Nov. 3, members of the California legislature will hear from representatives of the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles, the California Retailers Association, labor advocates and at least one major railroad company in an effort to identify solutions to the current supply chain challenges that

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CRA Participates in Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce Forum Addressing Ports Congestion and Supply Chain Crisis

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Friday, October 22, 2021 CRA participated in an online forum hosted by the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce that addressed the current issue of ports congestion, which is disrupting the already stressed supply chains. The forum focused on educating stakeholders about the root causes and all contributing factors of the current situation with the goal

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KTXL FOX40: CEO of California Retailer’s Association discusses supply chain impact on holiday shopping

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Two weeks before Halloween may be too early for some to start thinking about their Christmas shopping list, but with ongoing supply chain problems caused by the pandemic, it may not be early enough. With big-box stores already feeling the pinch of not having what they need, president and CEO of the California Retailer’s Association Rachel Michelin joined

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Rachel Michelin, President and CEO of the California Retailers Association Wins STEVIE® Award in 2021 Stevie Award for Women in Business

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Women Around the World to Be Recognized During Virtual Event Rachel Michelin, President and CEO of the California Retailers Association has been named the winner of a Bronze Stevie®Award in the “Female Executive of the Year – Government or Non-Profit –10 or Less Employees” category in the 18th annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business. The

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CRA President and CEO Rachel Michelin Speaks with CBS Los Angeles about the Ongoing Supply Chain Crisis

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Retailers And Customers Feeling Strain Of Supply Chain Logjam STUDIO CITY (CBSLA) – A logjam of cargo ships at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach has created a ripple effect felt by retailers, restaurants and, now, the customers they serve. President of the California Retailers Association, Rachel Michelin, said the pandemic is partly to blame for the

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CRA President and CEO Rachel Michelin speaks with KPIX 5 CBS San Francisco/Bay Area Addressing San Francisco’s New Anti-Retail Theft Initiative

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SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) — San Francisco Mayor London Breed on Wednesday unveiled details of a new initiative to curb crime at retail stores in the city.  San Francisco’s Organized Retail Crime Initiative will be led by the SFPD in partnership with local retailers and regional law enforcement agencies. The focus of the plan is

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