Priority Legislation...
The PRA is currently watching 250+ bills of interest on behalf of their members covering issues such as gift card legislation, minimum efficiency standards, identity theft and sales tax holidays for various products. Click here for a list of Priority Issues.

 PA Preferred Program...
The Pennsylvania Retailers' Association is an active participant in PA Preferred Program doing their best to support Pennsylvania agriculture and promote this important partnership to our members. The core values of this program are to support our local farmers, promote the purchase and use of PA-sourced products, ensure high food safety and quality standards and demonstrate ongoing commitment to Pennsylvania businesses. For a Pa Preferred information form click here or contact the PA Department of Agriculture at 717-787-6041 or email for more information. Visit the PA Dept of Agriculture website at www.agriculture.state.pa.us for complete program details.

 Pennsylvania Retailers Back NRF Move to Block Swipe Fee Settlement

HARRISBURG, PA - October 2, 2012 – The Pennsylvania Retailers’ Association today endorsed efforts by the National Retail Federation to block a proposed $7.25 billion settlement of a federal antitrust lawsuit against Visa and MasterCard credit card swipe fees.

“The proposed settlement does nothing to block the soaring swipe fees that have driven up costs for Pennsylvania retailers and resulted in higher prices for Pennsylvania shoppers,” said PRA Chairman Dean Sheaffer, senior vice president for financial services at Boscov’s Inc. “Pennsylvania retailers want true swipe fee reform that would result in the transparency and competition needed in order to reduce the burden of these fees on their customers.” READ MORE...