COVID19

Sacramento Business Journal Op-Ed: Here’s what employers need from California to step up the fight against Covid

By Rachel Michelin, Rob Lapsley and Rex S. Hime 42 minutes ago The following was submitted in response to the opinion published Aug. 9 by Dee Dee Myers, director of the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. There is little debate and little surprise that California has another surge of Covid-19 cases. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s recent announcements […]

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CRA President and CEO Rachel Michelin Responds to Cal/OSHA’s Latest Actions on Workplace Regulations

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

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CRA Joins More Than 35 Statewide, Regional, and Local Organizations Urging all 58 California Counties to Unite Behind the State’s June 15 Reopening Date

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

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CRA Small and Independent Retailer Informational Forum with Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce

CRA President and CEO Rachel Michelin spoke with the Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce membership on the upcoming Cal/OSHA board vote for updated COVID-19 California workplace regulations & their impact on business. Join CRA’s Small and Independent CA Retailer Program for access to these time-sensitive forums. Learn more. The Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce and the CA Retailers Association hosted

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CRA President and CEO Rachel Michelin Speaks with KTVU Channel 2 in Bay Area “One year later: How COVID killed small businesses”

By Tom VacarPublished 1 day agoCOVID-19 and the EconomyKTVU FOX 2 Rachel Michelin, CEO of the California Retailers Association says retailers are witnessing a slaughter, with a toll that’s also growing. “At one point we were looking at 30% of particularly small business retailers not coming back,” said Michelin. Michelin said asking for relief or modifications given California’s overwhelming

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NACDS and the California Retailers Association Urge California to Allow Increase in Pharmacy Technician-to-Pharmacist Ratio

Sacramento, CA –National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) President and CEO Steven C. Anderson and the California Retailers Association (CRA) President and CEO Rachel Michelin issued the following statement today:  Pharmacies, pharmacists and pharmacy teams continue to play a critical role in the nation’s COVID-19 response and recovery efforts. Effectively leveraging the existing retail pharmacy network – where every

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CRA President and CEO Rachel Michelin in KRON4 Bay Area: Holiday shopping: Stay safe from COVID-19 with these tips

PALO ALTO, Calif. (KRON) — A series of smash-and-grab cases come as holiday shopping is underway. But this year’s more serious threat during Black Friday and gift shopping season is the surge in COVID-19 cases.  So far, retail stores in California have not been linked to any virus outbreaks, according to the California Retailers Association.

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CRA President and CEO Rachel Michelin in KRON-TV San Francisco: Climbing COVID cases could impact holiday shopping

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KRON) – ‘Tis the season for shopping with credit cards swiping and cash registers ringing up sales but this holiday season, COVID-19 is could bring coal to many retailers. “I’m very concerned that our businesses are not going to be able to survive this,” Rachel Michelin said.  Rachel Michelin is with the

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CRA President and CEO Speaks to ABC Bay Area on How Back-to-School Shopping Will Look Different Amid Pandemic

By Lauren MartinezThursday, July 30, 2020 7:12PM SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — Parents and students aren’t sure what to expect as they gear up to return to school. Back-to-school shopping has now changed from traditional supplies to electronics. Rachel Michelin, President California Retailers Association, says parents are investing more because of how abruptly school ended last year.

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CRA President and CEO Speaks to NBC Bay Area “COVID at Work – State Sees 30% Rise in Safety Complaints”

By Candice Nguyen, Michael Horn, Jeremy Carroll and Kevin Nious  Published July 2, 2020 • Updated on July 3, 2020 at 9:08 am … California Retailers Association President Rachel Michelin believes part of the problem is that businesses aren’t always clear which guidelines to follow between the CDC, Cal/OSHA, and local county health departments.   “We want to play by the rules. We want to

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