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Local Governments Move In On Retail Vacancies

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It was supposed to be a thriving retail center in Milwaukee when it was built seven years ago. It’s one approach to a growing retail vacancy issue that local governments are getting more aggressive in trying to solve. Backers of the tax position it as a solution to the increasing amount of empty retail space in the city.

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Economic Nexus Laws’ Unexpected Impacts On Restricted Substance Retailers

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These laws were meant to make online sellers face sales tax requirements similar to those for retailers with on-the-ground locations, putting both types of businesses on equal footing. Retailers in high-tax states have largely not been able to build themselves up or expand online beyond their local markets to the same extent, Rogers said. .

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FAA Clears Alphabet-Owned Wing To Deliver By Drone

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The pilot program is being run in Christianburg, Virginia. It’s the first time a logistics provider like FedEx will deliver via drone and also the first time a retailer has ever done so as well. . Wing wanted to expand its legal team by hiring a product counsel and a regulation lead to help foster company agendas with air regulators.

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Amazon HQ2 Secures $51M Funding Vote In VA

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Amazon.com’s plans to open its HQ2 in Virginia got the support of local officials who approved a financial package valued at $51 million over the weekend. The HQ2 approval by the Virginia board is seen as a victory for the eCommerce giant, which has been under scrutiny from regulators, advocacy groups and lawmakers.

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Amazon’s Biggest Campus In The World Opens In India

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The move illustrates Amazon’s aggressive push to expand in the country, despite stiff competition from companies like Walmart, and stringent regulations in the country regarding foreign eCommerce sites. The company’s next headquarters is being built in Arlington, Virginia. The newest campus is on 9.5

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Amazon Cloud Investigation And Walmart’s Answer To Libra Top Week’s News

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Bank Regulators Probe Amazon Cloud. The Federal Reserve orchestrated an official investigation of an Amazon facility in Virginia, kicking off what is expected to be ongoing oversight of cloud providers. The world’s largest retailer by sales quietly filed an application with the U.S. As SCA Deadline Looms, Merchants Scramble.

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NJ Online Gaming Revenue Set To Grow 66 Pct This Year

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That is said to be a sign that the open-armed tack of the state to regulating as well as legalization different types of gambling has spurred widespread growth per an iDevelopment & Economic Association report. Online casinos’ monthly revenue more than doubled in the 15 months following the rollout of sports betting in June of last year.

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