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CRA Responds to Governor Gavin Newsom Signing AB 701 into Law

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In response to Governor Gavin Newsom signing AB 701 into law, Rachel Michelin, president of the California Retailers Association, and chair of the No on AB 701 coalition representing 50 organizations opposing the legislation, issued the following statement: “We are disappointed Governor Newsom signed AB 701, which will exacerbate our current supply chain issues, increase the cost of […]

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CRA Responds to New Organized Retail Crime Initiative in San Francisco

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Sacramento, CA – September 22, 2021 – The Following statement can be attributed to Rachel Michelin, President and CEO of the California Retailers Association in response to today’s announcement of a new organized retail crime initiative in San Francisco.  “California Retailers Association applauds the efforts by the San Francisco Mayor, local elected officials and law enforcement to

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CRA President and CEO Rachel Michelin Speaks with KABC-TV 7 Los Angeles Addressing the Rise in Retail Theft

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Rachel: “Unfortunately, this isn’t really new. We have seen spikes in organized retail crime and retail theft for years. The pandemic also shown a bright light on what’s going on. Just recently the National Retail Federation came out with a report on the top 10 cities for retail theft and unfortunately Los Angeles is #1,

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CRA Joins Statewide Business Community in Responding to Governor’s COVID-19 Announcement

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SACRAMENTO—The following organizations from the statewide business community issued the following response to Governor Gavin Newsom’s announcement that state employees will no longer be able to self-attest vaccination status at the workplace: “The governor’s approach will allow economic recovery to continue while redoubling efforts to encourage vaccinations. From the beginning of the pandemic, the business

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CRA Joins Governor Gavin Newsom in Addressing Organized Retail Crime

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Sacramento, CA – July 21, 2021 – California Retailers Association President and CEO Rachel Michelin issued the following statement after joining Governor Gavin Newsom in this morning’s press conference addressing the growing problem of Organized Retail Crime. “CRA applauds Governor Gavin Newsom for working with the California Retailers Association in extending the state’s Organized Retail Crime

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CRA President and CEO Rachel Michelin Speaks with California Groundbreakers on the Latest Retail Shopping Trends

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Recyclable clothes and renting/reselling items on a retailer’s website are two hot shopping trends, thanks to GenZ. Per Rachel Michelin of the California Retailers Association “The younger generations are demanding it; they’re the market, and the new future of retail.” Listen to more of what the new Future of Retail will hold (Happy Hours and

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CRA Responds to San Francisco Target Stores Cutting Operating Hours Due To Retail Theft Surge

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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

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CRA Secures Critical ORC Task Force Funding in State Budget

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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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CRA President and CEO Rachel Michelin Speaks with Katie Orr on KQED Forum Responding to a Recent Video That Highlights Growing Frustration Over Shoplifting in San Francisco

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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,

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

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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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