Archive for June 13th, 2008

Minimum Wage Increases Impact Restaurants

Friday, June 13th, 2008

The minimum wage will rise 70 cents to $6.55 per hour from $5.85 per hour beginning July 24. Restaurants now face higher labor expenses in addition to commodity costs skyrocketing. Many chains have offset higher costs by boosting menu prices.

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Retailers See Jump In May Sales With Uncle Sam’s Help

Friday, June 13th, 2008

Retail sales rose by 1%, the fastest increase in six months with the aid of nearly $50 billion in federal money.

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