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Supreme Court Decisions Curtail Agencies’ Reach
Three summer 2024 decisions from the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) will have a major impact on administrative law. SCOTUS repealed Chevron deference in Loper Bright v. Raimondo; extended the statute of limitations to challenge a rule in Corner Post v. Board of Governors; and limited agencies’ administrative law courts while upholding the right to a jury trial in SEC v. Jarkesy. All…
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Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
With so many new employee-relations regulations now being issued by the U.S. Dept. of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, National Labor Relations Board, and even the Federal Trade Commission (i.e., the non-competes ban), it would be easy to overlook important new regulations from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) that could impact a substantial number of IHA…
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Why Shipping Rates Are Soaring (and When Relief Might Come)
If you thought the days of skyrocketing ocean shipping rates were behind us, think again. Just when shippers hoped for a post-pandemic reprieve, a perfect storm of factors once again pushed prices upwards. Here's the lowdown on what's happening and what to expect: Capacity Crunch: Not What We Expected Before the Chinese New Year in 2024, the outlook seemed promising for shippers. A wave of…
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Shipping and Tariff Developments
On Feb. 26, 2024, the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) published the final rule “Demurrage and Detention Billing Requirements.” Most of the rule went into effect on May 28 and the catalyst was the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA) of 2022, which IHA lobbied for to authorize regulations making demurrage and detention billing timelier and more transparent. As explained in the FMC’s Feb. 26…
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The CRA and New Regulations
Concerns among Democrats in Washington, D.C. that Republicans could win the White House in November has caused Biden Administration officials to accelerate their regulatory agenda. This is driven by their fears that a Republican White House and Congress will use the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to repeal many new regulations if they aren’t finalized by the spring or summer of this year. The…
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Lacey Act Reporting Requirements
In 1900, Congressman John Lacey sponsored legislation to curb the importation of exotic bird feathers. Lacey Act amendments up to 2008 expanded coverage to fish and animals and established individual and corporate responsibility. The 2008 Farm Bill added wood and plant products, making it unlawful to “import, export, transport, sell, receive, acquire, or purchase in interstate or foreign commerce…
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CHESS 2019 – Housewares Hot Seat: Recruiting the Next Generation of Housewares Leaders
Moderated by: Peter Giannetti, Editor-in-Chief, HomeWorld Business Panelists:…
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CHESS 2019: The Art of Business Influence
Former stockbroker Mark Jeffries is a popular keynote speaker and moderator/MC for events in the U.S., Canada and Europe. Jeffries has spoken before many business conferences, published two books, is a frequent guest on NBC Today, BBC News and writes for the Huffington Post. He recently launched his…
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Global Retail Intelligence – December
December 14 – Auchan Declares No Discussions about Tie-Up with Carrefour Previously reported discussions between France’s Auchan and Carrefour to tie-up the two retailers are now reported to be over, with Auchan declaring that there is no contact between the two families that control Auchan…
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Global Retail Intelligence – November
November 17 – Moderna Rolls Out Maxi Store Format With 170 stores, located in the Campania, Basilicata, Calabria and Puglia regions of Italy, Italy’s Moderna 2020 Rolls Out Maxi Store Format in Pompei. Moderna 2020 is a leading company in the organized retail distribution sector in Southern Italy…
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Supply Chain Spend in 2022 – Setting the Stage
By Thomas A. Cook, Managing Director, Blue Tiger International The Covid-19 pandemic brought significant increases in logistics costs and supply chain spend, along with limitations on service both domestically and internationally. Initial predictions pegged the disruption to continue into…
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Supreme Court Decisions Curtail Agencies’ Reach
Three summer 2024 decisions from the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) will have a major impact on administrative law. SCOTUS repealed Chevron deference in Loper Bright v. Raimondo; extended the statute of limitations to challenge a rule in Corner Post v. Board of Governors; and limited…
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U.S. Retail Intelligence – July
June 28 – Off-Price Retailer Bealls Names Less Senior Marketing VP Less leads brand marketing, e-commerce and guest strategy including supervising Bealls loyalty programs. From: HomePage News June 28 – Jim Pattison Group Acquires Save Mart Modesto, Calif.-based Save Mart, a Kingswood Capital…
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Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
With so many new employee-relations regulations now being issued by the U.S. Dept. of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, National Labor Relations Board, and even the Federal Trade Commission (i.e., the non-competes ban), it would be easy to overlook important new regulations from…
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IHA Plans Sourcing Mission to Vietnam
To help members investigate alternatives to sourcing from China, the International Housewares Association will hold a sourcing mission to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, next year. The 2020 Vietnam Sourcing Mission will be offered in two sessions: April 20-22 or April 23-25. Each session is limited to…
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Stats: Sustainability Aware
Sustainability is on the minds of many consumers and they are bringing the topic to both retailers’ attention and product assortments. Sustainability—the avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain an ecological balance, according to research firm The NPD Group’s…
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Trends: CBD Mainstreams
We’ve told you this before, but now a new study confirms that Cannabidiol (CBD) continues its mainstream appeal. According to a new NPD Group study, “With cannabis becoming legal in more states, it’s impossible to ignore the potential ramifications for the food and…
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Heart of the Community
Jamie Butler went from running a kitchen and homewares business from a retro-inspired truck that became a well-known attraction at farmers’ markets, to owning a much-loved store that has community firmly in its heart. by Michelle Hespe Jamie Butler has always loved beautiful and…
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Wings of Success
gia Global Honoree—Westwing Brasil—initially made its name and garnered its millions of followers online. Today however, its physical stores are proving to be just as popular, and as wonderfully creative, as its online campaigns and editorially led content. by Michelle Hespe Westwing…
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Immersion in the Weekend Life
The Argentinian gia Global Honoree—PAUL French Gallery—is a hidden sanctuary where relaxed weekend vibes are celebrated through an eclectic curation of beautiful products in a market-like atmosphere. by Michelle Hespe “We wanted to keep the original environment exposed, as we believe…
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