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Pennsylvania’s New $50.8 Billion Budget Skips Skill Games, Leaving Store Terminals in Limbo Before October
Gov. Shapiro signed the state budget on July 12 with no skill-games framework in it. The Supreme Court’s 120-day stay runs out in mid-October, after which the terminals in thousands of stores become subject to seizure.
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New York Moves to Retire the “Sell By” Date: What the Food Date Labeling Act Means for Your Shelves
The Food Date Labeling Act passed both chambers and awaits Governor Hochul. It bans consumer-facing “Sell By” labels, standardizes safety and quality dates, and expressly lets stores keep selling and donating food past its quality date.
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Tobacco and Vape Home Deliveries in New Jersey Now Require a 21+ Resident’s Signature
New Jersey’s delivery signature law took effect July 11, 2026. Any tobacco or vape delivery to a residence now requires the signature of a resident who is at least 21, with fines from $250 to $1,000 and license exposure for retail dealers.
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Pennsylvania Raises the Minimum Cigarette Markup for Retailers to 8.5 Percent
Act 57 of 2025 raised Pennsylvania’s presumed retailer markup on cigarettes to 8.5 percent as of March 1, 2026, rising to 9.5 percent in 2027, and created a vape directory retailers must follow.
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New Jersey Cuts Business Formation and Filing Fees Starting July 1
A new law drops New Jersey business formation fees, with for-profit registration falling from $125 to $100 and nonprofits from $75 to $50, effective July 1, 2026.
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Pennsylvania’s New $50.8 Billion Budget Skips Skill Games, Leaving Store Terminals in Limbo Before October
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New York Moves to Retire the “Sell By” Date: What the Food Date Labeling Act Means for Your Shelves
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Tobacco and Vape Home Deliveries in New Jersey Now Require a 21+ Resident’s Signature
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Pennsylvania Raises the Minimum Cigarette Markup for Retailers to 8.5 Percent
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New Jersey Cuts Business Formation and Filing Fees Starting July 1
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Asian American Retailers Association
The Asian American Retailers Association (AARA) is a non-profit organization founded in 2005 that supports independent retailers across the tri-state area. Representing convenience stores, gas stations, and liquor stores, AARA provides advocacy, networking opportunities, and access to trusted vendor partnerships. Through trade shows, educational resources, and industry support, the organization helps retailers improve operations, reduce costs, and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market.
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