Washington Primary election: Key races and early results
On August 5, 2025, Washington held its Primary Election. Of the state’s 4.4 million registered voters, just over 1.25 million ballots had been counted as of August 12. One of…
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Get ready for the CSRA annual meeting in Chicago — August 25–28, 2025
The Council of State Retail Associations (CSRA) is proud to announce its Annual Meeting, taking place this year in Chicago, Illinois, the Windy City, from August 25 to 28, 2025.…
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Court ruling prompts review of debit card swipe fee regulations
A federal judge has ruled that the Federal Reserve’s 2011 cap on debit card “swipe” fees was set higher than intended by Congress, prompting calls for updated regulations. The decision…
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New U.S. Chamber resource helps small businesses navigate recent tax changes
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has released a new resource to help small businesses understand and benefit from provisions in the recently enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The legislation…
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Tariffs among key factors in Claire’s bankruptcy filing
Claire’s, a well-known accessories retailer with more than 2,750 stores worldwide, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the United States and plans to do the same in Canada. The…
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Tractor Supply expands final-mile delivery to boost sales
Tractor Supply Company is enhancing its final-mile delivery capabilities to better serve its rural customer base and support sales growth. The retailer, which operates more than 2,300 stores nationwide, is…
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Merchants welcome executive order on fair access to financial services
The Merchants Payments Coalition (MPC) has expressed support for a new executive order by President Donald Trump aimed at ensuring financial institutions provide equal access to services regardless of political…
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