ABL Statement on Reintroduction of the USPS Shipping Equity Act

ABL Statement on Reintroduction of the USPS Shipping Equity Act May 31, 2023 BETHESDA, MD – American Beverage Licensees (ABL) Executive Director John Bodnovich issued the following statement regarding the reintroduction of the USPS Shipping Equity Act: “Locally licensed beer, wine and spirits retailers, who bear the responsibility of ensuring that alcohol is only…

U.S. C-Store Merchants Call for Action on Swipe Fees

New Canadian agreements lowering Visa, Mastercard swipe fees 27% take effect this fall. By Ann Meyer on May 25, 2023 While U.S. convenience stores are contending with inflation exacerbated by high credit-card interchange fees, the Canadian government finalized agreements this month with Visa and Mastercard to lower the swipe fees merchants will pay starting this fall. The…