CA Retailers Association

The CRA Team was in Washington, D.C. this past week for the Council of State Retail Associations (CSRA) Annual Meeting. Our President and CEO Rachel Michelin is Chairwoman of the CSRA Board and Conference this year. It was a great gathering and meeting of the minds to discuss all things retail in the legislative, regulatory and legal space. We appreciated being with state retail associations from all over the country. #CSRA2026 #calretail @RachelEMichelin

The California Retailers Association (CRA) today thanked members of the California State Assembly for rejecting Assembly Bill 2564 related to "surveillance pricing" and recognizing the significant unintended consequences the legislation could have had on discounts, loyalty and rewards programs used by California consumers. “California consumers deserve protection from the use of their personal information to unfairly charge them higher prices. We have said that from the beginning, and we continue to believe the Legislature can and should address that issue,” said Rachel Michelin, President and CEO of the California Retailers Association. “But we should not protect consumers from higher prices by putting at risk the discounts and rewards programs they affirmatively choose and use to save money.” Read more: calretailers.com/california-… #caretail #calretail #caretailers #calretailers #caleg @RachelEMichelin

Get @reshare_app • @sarahpollomoo Get @reshare_app • @fionamacpa ☕💧 “Yesterday’s coffee is tomorrow’s water.” It sounds unbelievable, but at NASA it’s reality. During our visit to NASA’s Johnson Space Center, we learned from Life Support Systems Manager John Cover how NASA keeps astronauts alive in space. On the International Space Station, seven crew members live in a space roughly the size of an average home, while the station itself spans about the size of a football field and took 13 years to build. One of the most fascinating lessons? NASA successfully recycles 95% of astronauts’ urine into safe drinking water through an incredibly sophisticated purification process, helping keep crews hydrated during long missions. It’s an amazing example of innovation, sustainability, and making the most of limited resources. We also learned about the Conrad Challenge, a global innovation competition for students ages 13–18. Hosted in partnership with Space Center Houston, it encourages young people to tackle real-world challenges in aerospace, cybersecurity, energy, health, and water by developing both an invention and a business plan. It’s a fantastic opportunity for California students interested in STEM, entrepreneurship, and changing the world. The future belongs to the next generation of innovators—and it’s inspiring to see NASA investing in them today. #NASA #JohnsonSpaceCenter #SpaceCenterHouston #InternationalSpaceStation #STEM Innovation Sustainability WaterReuse Recycling CircularEconomy ConradChallenge FutureInnovators Entrepreneurship SpaceExploration CaliforniaStudents Education Science Engineering CFEE @nasa

Californians Value Discounts.A Sacramento Bill Could Put Them at Risk. Californians for Consumer Affordability Launches"Protect My Discounts" Campaign to Protect Consumer Savings and Oppose Legislation That Could Worsen theAffordability Crisis #StopAB2564 #ProtectMyDiscounts #ProtectCAConsumerDiscounts #CAleg calretailers.com/california-…

Thank you CA Auto Wholesalers for having California Retailers Association on your CA Industry Panel! Talking all things political, regulations, legislation, primary & general election impacts and what to expect. #calretail

Update on one of our sponsored bills! AB 1693 (Zbur), co-sponsored by CRA, passed off the Assembly floor today. We thank @AsmRickZbur for championing California's retail industry! #caretail #caleg . . . Get @reshare_app • @calretail #CaRetailers is proud to sponsor this important piece of legislation and thanks @asmrickchavezzbur for introducing this bill. CRA President and CEO Rachel Michelin: "California retailers continue to recover from a worldwide pandemic and are now grappling with tariff's and very complex and lengthy local permitting processes across the state. AB 1693 is a commonsense proposal that will simplify local bureaucracy and support the retail industry, local economies and consumers, which are all struggling with affordability." #caleg . . . Get @reshare_app • @asmrickchavezzbur Retailers shouldn’t have to wait months to reopen for simple interior renovations. That’s why I’m proud to introduce #AB1693 to help brick-and-mortar retailers open sooner without cutting corners on safety. This bill establishes a professional certification program and ensures permit decisions within 20 business days. TY to sponsors @calretail and the WC3, including @bh_chamber, @wehochamber, @venicechamber and @hollywoodchamberofcommerce.

Thank you to Retail's Most Wanted for having CRA's President and CEO @RachelEMichelin on a recent episode to talk about the purpose behind the California Retail Law Center and its role in helping retailers navigate an increasingly complex regulatory environment. By bringing together legal leaders across the industry, the Center aims to improve collaboration, surface risks earlier, and enable more proactive engagement in the policymaking process. Full episode: retailsmostwanted.com/episod… #RetailLeadership #PublicPolicy #RetailIndustry LVT (LiveView Technologies) @retailsmostwant

Thank you KMCL Law for bringing us all together for dinner at the California CUPA Forum #CalCupa @CalCupa #calretailers @TractorSupply @Lowes @aptimglobal @AlbertsonsCos

This morning, California Retailers Association's President and CEO Rachel Michelin testified in the Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Committee, which held an informational hearing on federal policy impacts on California’s labor market and workforce. Thank you to Committee Chairwoman Senator Lola Smallwood Cuevas for the important discussion and invitation to participate in the informational hearing. CRA President Michelin during the hearing: “California's retail stores are one of the most accessible entry points for our state's workforce. Today, retailers are navigating a significant level of uncertainty at the federal level. Tariffs have increased costs throughout the supply chain and ultimately translate into higher costs for consumers including every day staples families depend on. "We need to look at the regulatory compliance in CA to help with offsetting these costs. Navigating overlapping regulatory systems can be cost consuming for employers. Complex and duplicative compliance costs ripple through the economy and affect prices. This is how CA can help control costs with what is coming out of Washington. If retailers know California's regulatory process is clear, predictable and coordinated, it makes it easier for them to hire across the state even with mixed signals from the federal government. "There are specific steps California can take that will make a difference including aligning formats and timelines across state regulatory agencies, proactively reviewing new statutes and new regulations for conflicts with existing rules with a clear mechanism to resolve these quickly, state agencies sharing data and reducing duplicative paperwork. "Every dollar California saves by running its regulatory systems more effectively is a dollar saved protecting Californians from federal cuts." #caretail #calretail #caretailers #calretailers @RachelEMichelin

The California Retailers Association is proud to announce the promotions of two exceptional members of our team whose work has made a meaningful difference for retailers across California. Sarah Pollo Moo and Ryan Allain have been promoted to Vice President roles in recognition of their leadership, expertise, and unwavering commitment to CRA members. #caretailers #caretail #calretail #calretailers calretailers.com/california-…

The California Retailers Association announced the official launch of the California Retail Law Center, a new legal and policy initiative designed to support retail legal teams navigating California’s complex and fast-evolving legal and regulatory environment. The California Retail Law Center will be chaired by Danielle Hohos, Deputy General Counsel for Williams Sonoma and former Chair of the California Retailers Association Board of Directors. The Center brings together in-house retail counsel and trusted legal partners to collaborate on the most pressing litigation, regulatory, and compliance issues facing retailers doing business in California. “California sets the pace for the nation when it comes to regulation, litigation, and public policy,” said Hohos. “The California Retail Law Center creates a dedicated forum for retail legal leaders to share best practices, track emerging legal trends, and engage directly in shaping policies that impact our industry.” Read more calretailers.com/calretailer…

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#CaRetailers is proud to sponsor this important piece of legislation and thanks @AsmRickZbur for introducing this bill. CRA President and CEO @RachelEMichelin "#CARetailers continue to recover from a worldwide pandemic and are now grappling w/tariff's and very complex, lengthy local permitting processes across the state. #AB1693 is a commonsense proposal that will simplify local bureaucracy and support the retail industry, local economies and consumers, which are all struggling with affordability." #caleg

#SB310 Fails to Advance – PAGA Deal Remains Intact. SB 310 sought to again open the door to unscrupulous attorneys seeking costly settlements to their frivolous lawsuits — changes that would have done nothing to help employees. Read more: calretailers.com/sb-310-fail… #caleg #FixPAGA #PAGAReform

#NOonSB 310 (Wiener). #CalRetailers President and CEO @RachelEMichelin : "The reemergence of this bill is a bad case of legislative déjà vu. “Lawsuit abuse was rampant before the PAGA reform we achieved and now is not the time to go backwards.” #caleg advocacy.calchamber.com/2026…

Congratulations to Senator Monique Limón, the first woman of color to be sworn in as Senate President pro Tempore. We look forward to working with Pro Tem Limon and her leadership team to support CA's #retail industry, consumers and the economy #calretail #caretailers @MoniqueLimonCA

Support When It’s Needed Most: California Retailers Association Advice for CalFresh Disruptions If CalFresh benefits are interrupted, the California Retailer's Association is here to help. Here are some tips, resources, and guidance to support your family and community during this time.

Thank you to Fibershed for including #CalRetailers in yesterday's Cotton Tour in Los Banos. The tour was designed for a select group of apparel and textile brands, designers, and mills seeking traceable U.S. grown cotton that benefits soil health, carbon capture, water security, biodiversity, and producer livelihoods. The Climate Beneficial™ tour was not your typical walking farm tour! At Bowles’ farm, we got hands in the soil, dialogue with the farmers about what’s required to transition to practices that restore soil health and function, networked with other industry-leading brands, and heard from Climate Beneficial™ Verified team members and technical service providers about the value of farm-forward sourcing. As a sixth-generation family farm, Bowles Farming Company is a pioneer in integrating regenerative practices while reducing synthetic chemistry use. The tour was an incredible opportunity to deepen our knowledge of the steps being taken to regenerate the soils that produce our food and fiber. @BowlesFarming #sb707 #textilesepr @CalRecycle @Fibershed