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March Saw Increase in Job Growth and Retail Sales

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Retail sales continued to increase in March along with job growth and tax refunds, which put more money in shoppers’ pockets, according to data from the U.S. While sales were mixed, several factors supported retail sales including an early Easter holiday, slightly larger 2023 tax refunds and stronger payroll growth over the last three months.

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New Approaches To Payroll And Retail Delivery

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And in next-gen payments, companies and workers are seeking quicker and more flexible payroll solutions , particularly in a time of uncertainty. 60%: Share of PPP funding that must be used for payroll-related costs to qualify for loan forgiveness. All this, Today in Data. 278%: Shipt’s revenue bounce in Q1 2020 compared to 2019.

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The Certified Payroll Professional Corner

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The Spring 2022 Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) exam testing period ended a few weeks ago on April 16, 2022. Thoughts and tips from a payroll pro. Recently, the Checkpoint payroll editorial team had the pleasure to ask American Payroll Association (APA) Board of Directors member James Paille, CPP, some questions about the exam.

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Retail Theft Totaled $112 Billion in 2022, Says NRF

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As incidents of retail crime continue to escalate throughout the country, retailers have seen a dramatic jump in financial losses associated with theft. When taken as a percentage of total retail sales in 2022, “retail shrink” accounted for $112.1 Shrink percentages can vary significantly by retail sector.

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Trendspotting: Top Ten Payroll Issues of State Legislatures

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States eye workforce as a legislative priority for payroll The majority of state legislatures began their legislative sessions this January. A flurry of bills is being proposed in the payroll space — many having to do labor and employment. The state currently has scheduled minimum wage increases.

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The Certified Payroll Professional Corner: Regular Rate Calculation for Overtime Purposes

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In our last edition of the Certified Payroll Professional Corner (CPP), we talked about Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification). You may wonder, isn’t this a human resources issue and not a payroll one? What’s interesting to note about the case was the payroll manager played a significant role in the investigation.

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Retail Sales Grew in September, But Core Year-Over-Year Gains Are Slowing

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Retail sales continued to grow in September even as consumers faced continuing economic pressures, according to the National Retail Federation. Retailers have been hard at work getting holiday inventories in place to provide consumers with great products, competitive prices and convenience at every opportunity.” “The

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