Tag: small_businesses
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FTC Secures Fair Pricing Protections in Action Against Major Wholesale T-Shirt Distributors
The FTC secured changes to a partnership agreement between Gildan Activewear SRL and distributor S&S Holdings LLC, protecting small businesses and consumers from unfair, discriminatory pricing practices.
BusinessLaw EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalTradeEconomy Federal Trade CommissionGildan Activewear SRLS&S Holdings LLCRobinson-Patman Actwholesale T-shirt distributionpricing practicessmall businesses
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California Becomes First U.S. State to Top $4.5 Trillion in Economic Output
New federal data shows California surpassing $4.5 trillion in economic production, leading nearly every sector, growing wages 5.2% and outpacing Texas, Florida and New York.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEconomyState GovernmentsEmployment and LaborTradeLegal CaliforniaGavin Newsomeconomic outputU.S. Bureau of Economic Analysismanufacturingsmall businesseswagesCalifornia Governors Office
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FTC Settlement with Southern Glazer's Targets Illegal Price Discrimination Against Small Businesses
The FTC has secured a settlement with Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits over alleged illegal price discrimination, aiming to help small retailers compete with large chains.
BusinessLaw EnforcementUSALegalEconomyTrade Federal Trade CommissionSouthern Glazer's Wine and Spirits LLCprice discriminationsettlementsmall businesseswine and spirits distributionretail competition
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Mayor Bass to Address San Fernando Valley Business Leaders Tuesday
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will speak to San Fernando Valley business leaders about small business support, after celebrating Banc of California's new 40,000 square foot downtown office.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessUSAState GovernmentsEconomyBankingReal Estate Karen BassLos AngelesSan Fernando Valleysmall businessesBanc of CaliforniaJared WolffDowntown L.A.
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FleetCor to Pay $100 Million Over Hidden Fuel Card Fees
FleetCor, now known as Corpay, and its CEO will pay $100 million to settle FTC claims it charged small businesses undisclosed fees and misled them about fuel card savings.
BusinessLaw EnforcementUSALegalFederal GovernmentFinancial Markets FleetCorCorpayFederal Trade Commissionfuel cardsunauthorized feessmall businessesFTC Act
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New Jersey Launches Welcome World Rewards Program for FIFA World Cup 2026™
Governor Mikie Sherrill announced the June 1 launch of the Welcome World Rewards Program, a digital initiative to boost New Jersey's small businesses and communities during the FIFA World Cup 2026™ through points and prizes.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessSportState GovernmentsEconomySocial IssuesEntertainment New JerseyFIFA World Cup 2026Welcome World Rewards ProgramSmall BusinessesCommunity EventsEconomic DevelopmentGovernor Mikie SherrillOffice of New Jersey Governor
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Morristown Man Pleads Guilty to Multi-Million Dollar Small Business Debt Relief Fraud
Morristown's Mark Csantaveri, 53, pled guilty to wire fraud, admitting to a scheme that swindled small businesses out of $3.7 million through fake debt relief services, diverting funds for personal use, including gambling. Sentencing is set for September 29, 2026.
Law EnforcementBusinessLegalEconomyFederal Government Mark CsantaveriWire FraudDebt Relief SchemeSmall BusinessesMorristown, New JerseyFinancial FraudGamblingFBI
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New Board of Trade Meets to Boost UK Exports After Landmark Trade Deals
The newly revamped Board of Trade meets for the first time, aiming to boost UK exports following recent trade agreements with the US, India, and the EU, supporting small businesses and driving economic growth.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessTradeIndiaUSEuropeEconomy Board of TradeJonathan Reynoldsexportstrade agreementssmall businessesUK Government