Virginia Sales Tax Holiday Returns August 1-3

Virginia Sales Tax Holiday Returns August 1-3

Virginia’s annual three-day tax holiday is set to return Friday, August 1 and run through Sunday, August 3. During the shopping holiday, consumers may buy qualifying school supplies, clothing, footwear, hurricane and emergency preparedness items, and Energy Star ™ and...
Combating Organized Retail Crime [Action Needed]

Combating Organized Retail Crime [Action Needed]

As support for the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act continues to grow in Congress – now with over 100 cosponsors in the House and 25 in the Senate — NRF is preparing to deliver an updated company letter supporting the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of...
Virginia ABC Licensee News

Virginia ABC Licensee News

As part of our commitment to keeping Virginia’s retailers informed, we’re sharing this update to help you stay ahead of the latest laws, policies, and announcements from Virginia ABC. Cocktails to Go Highlights New Laws Going into Effect July 1 Following the 2025...
SUN Bucks 2025: What Retailers Need to Know

SUN Bucks 2025: What Retailers Need to Know

As the summer season approaches, so does an important opportunity for Virginia retailers to support their communities. The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) has announced the return of the Virginia SUN Bucks program for 2025, which provides $120 in grocery...
Combating Organized Retail Crime [Action Needed]

Tariffs Update – 90-Day Pause Announced

From the National Retail Federation on  May 12, 2025: This morning, the United States and China released a joint statement today regarding the deal on a 90-day pause that was announced yesterday to de-escalate trade tensions between the countries....