The United Egg Producers (UEP) issued updated guidelines in 2006 directing producers to provide egg laying chickens with 10% more space. In states that were likely to pass legislation based on these guidelines, many farmers had to make a choice; cull their flock or build additional chicken coops. Reducing the size of their flock was […]

As Amazon and other online retailers rapidly gained market share, Auto Parts appeared to be one of the few retail sectors safe from encroachment. DIY customers had preferred brick-and-mortar locations based on quick availability of parts and the expertise of associates with a wide range of product knowledge. Retailers benefitted from the lack of price […]

In response to the recession in 2008, the Recovery Act of 2009 was put in place to provide relief and stimulate spending in the American economy. One focus area of the Recovery Act was the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which gives low-income households direct assistance for food purchases. In 2009, SNAP received a temporary […]