New rules from DOL will be profitable to Big Labor, while small retailers will be the first to suffer. The Department of Labor (DOL) has officially released the final rules under the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act. These rules significantly narrow the advice exemption for employers under the Act. The National Retail Federation (NRF) issued…
IRS Returns Wrongfully Seized Funds
After two years, a convenience store owner who has the money he used to support his business seized, has been fully refunded. In 2014, convenience store owner Khalid Quran had $150,000 seized from his personal account by the IRS, due to frequent cash withdrawals that raised a red flag for the IRS. Quran was able…
Sheetz Ranked in Top 100 Places to Work List
Sheetz invests in its employees and promotes a company-wide effort to create a positive workplace. Global research and consulting firm, Great Place to Work and Fortune Magazine have announced that Sheetz Inc. is one of the 2016 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For. This list, now in its 19th year, recognizes companies that have…
Two Atlanta C-Store Owners Made Millions Through SNAP Fraud
Two Atlanta c-store owners have pled guilty to illegally purchasing food stamps from benefit recipients and for redeeming those food stamps for more than they paid for them. When looking to purchase items that cannot be attained through the use of food stamps, also known as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits, consumers sometimes attempt…
Priority = Do the Right Thing
By Ed Collupy, executive consultant, W. Capra Consulting Group Over the years I’ve always had a book or two on my desk at work and near my comfy spot at home. Some I started and put aside, others I read in a couple of days, but many took time to get through. I read to…
Swisher International Valued Retiree Passes Away
Sixty-year tobacco industry veteran, John White, has passed away. The Swisher International team recently announced the passing of retired employee and friend, John White. White passed away on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016. White was a 60-year veteran of the tobacco industry. He began his career in 1962 as a territory manager for Swisher and retired…
Tax Extenders Benefiting C-Stores
Once again, lawmakers waited until late in the year to pass another tax “extenders” bill. By Mark Battersby, Contributing Editor The new “Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes” (PATH) Act of 2015 retroactively extended quite a few tax-saving provisions, many quite narrow in scope such as those for film and theater producers, NASCAR racetrack owners, racehorse…
ACE Comments on Renewable Fuel Standard Hearing
Executive vice president of ACE has stated some of the company’s concerns about consumer access to cleaner fuels. In advance of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee oversight hearing on the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), a statement was issued by Brian Jennings, the executive vice president of the American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE). “While…
Judy Love Caught Heckling Lebron James in Oklahma City
Footage of billionaire Judy Love heckling Lebron James has gone viral, as James shares the video with his 18.4 million Instagram followers. Judy Love, of Love’s Travel Stops and Country stores has shown her dislike towards Lebron James during the game between the Cavs and Oklahoma City. According to a report from Cleveland.com, James was…
Reynolds American and its Affiliates Donated Huge Cash Sums to Nonprofits in 2015
Millions of dollars in monetary donations and facilities were donated to nonprofits throughout 2015. Thanks to the generosity of Reynolds American Inc., its affiliates, related private charitable foundations and employees, a wide range of nonprofit organizations received donations in 2015. Collectively, approximately $10.8 million was donated throughout the year. “I am very proud to be…