316. Retail advocacy update with NRF’s David French
Retail Gets Real · with David French · September 12, 2023 · 21 min
Summary
This episode provides a crucial update on congressional policies directly impacting retailers. Learn about current legislative efforts to combat organized retail crime and regulate excessive credit card swipe fees, along with discussions on potential immigration reform and the looming threat of a government shutdown. This is essential listening for any ecommerce operator looking to understand and influence the policy landscape affecting their business.
Key takeaways
Understand the core arguments and potential outcomes of legislation aimed at curbing organized retail crime, including specific measures being considered in Congress.
Learn the dynamics of credit card swipe fee regulation, comprehending who benefits from current structures and the arguments for reform to better manage transaction costs.
Identify the implications of potential immigration reform on the retail workforce, allowing for proactive planning regarding labor needs and hiring strategies.
Grasp the potential economic and operational disruptions a government shutdown could impose, and learn how to prepare or mitigate these impacts on your retail business.
Discover how to effectively engage in retail advocacy and influence policy by understanding the NRF's role and avenues for direct involvement in Washington D.C.
As Congress returns from August recess, it will be considering policies that could have a profound impact on retailers, their employees and their communities. David French, NRF’s senior vice president of government relations, returns to the show to provide an update on important policy issues and legislation currently making its way through Congress, including bills to fight organized retail crime and tame excessive credit card swipe fees, as well as the prospects of immigration reform and the looming threat of a potential government shutdown. Get involved at nrf.com/takeaction. Learn more at retailgetsreal.com.
What does this episode say about retail & omnichannel?
Understand the core arguments and potential outcomes of legislation aimed at curbing organized retail crime, including specific measures being considered in Congress.
What does this episode say about supply chain & operations?
Learn the dynamics of credit card swipe fee regulation, comprehending who benefits from current structures and the arguments for reform to better manage transaction costs.
What does this episode say about retail & omnichannel?
Identify the implications of potential immigration reform on the retail workforce, allowing for proactive planning regarding labor needs and hiring strategies.
What does this episode say about retail & omnichannel?
Grasp the potential economic and operational disruptions a government shutdown could impose, and learn how to prepare or mitigate these impacts on your retail business.
What does this episode say about retail & omnichannel?
Discover how to effectively engage in retail advocacy and influence policy by understanding the NRF's role and avenues for direct involvement in Washington D.C.
