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. […]
CRA President and CEO Rachel Michelin: “I don’t know how businesses survive. This is my biggest fear. When we had our businesses shutdown we walked through the process to get businesses open. This dimmer switch- on and off- is really going to put businesses out of business. The challenge is we get very little notice
July 11, 20204:50 PM ETHeard on All Things Considered NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with Rachel Michelin, the president and CEO of the California Retailers Association, about the role of retail workers in enforcing masks within their stores. LISTEN AND READ THE INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPT HERE
Sacramento, CA – July 1, 2020 – California Retailers Association President Rachel Michelin issued the following statement in response to Governor Gavin Newsom’s announcement today for “dimming the switch” in regard to new closures in targeted counties. “As the association representing all aspects of retail in our state, it is imperative that we as Californians follow
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by ADAM BEAM Associated PressTuesday, June 30th 2020 SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — With coronavirus cases surging, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Tuesday that he plans to “tighten things up” when it comes to the state’s stay-at-home order ahead of a busy Fourth of July weekend. California has confirmed close to 223,000 infections, a nearly 50% increase over
Media Contacts: Sarah Pollo 916-410-7506 CRA President and CEO Rachel Michelin Issues Statement on Passage of Final State Budget Sacramento, CA – June 26, 2020 – California Retailers Association President Rachel Michelin issued the following statement in response to today’s passage of the final state budget, which is expected to be signed by Governor Gavin Newsom. “CRA
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By Sarah Downey | Jun 22, 2020 With retail stores nationwide mapping out recovery plans from the financial impact of COVID-19, mall operator Simon Property Group has filed suit against San Francisco-based Gap Inc., alleging the clothing company has failed to pay $66 million in rent. “I think in different parts of the state, some lessees and landlords have
Lawyers advise on retailers facing potential lawsuits TRD LOS ANGELES /June 22, 2020 11:15 AMBy Matthew Blake and Sasha Jones In Jacksonville Beach, Florida, 16 employees and patrons of an Irish pub were infected with coronavirus in just one evening. And in suburban Chicago, Walmart was sued by the family of an ex-employee who died after she allegedly contracted coronavirus at work.
Nancy Price June 22, 2020 Who would have thought that something as insignificant as a few square inches of cloth could cause such a big brouhaha? But the debate over whether they should be required in the first place rages on. Prior to Newsom’s order, businesses and their employees found themselves on the front lines of
The California Retailers Association is providing assistance for local retailers and other businesses up and down the state by discussing issues related to the re-opening of California’s economy. CRA President & CEO, Rachel Michelin, has been participating in chamber led calls and zoom meetings to share what she knows about the re-opening of retail, answer
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