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"AOI and its retail council is a valuable investment for any retailer. Without the teaming of our various retailers working in conjunction with AOI, we would not be heard by our policy makers."
--Robb Simons, Director of Human Resources, G.I. Joes Inc.
- Oregon Revenue Slides, Agencies Forced to Make Last-Minute Cuts
- State Economist Tom Potiowsky projected a $184 million drop in revenue for the current biennium, and indicated that the decrease may rise to more than $1 billion for the 2009-11 bienniums.
- November 20, 2008 Read More
- Product Stewardship Roundtable Set for Friday Morning
- Product stewardship roundtable meeting is set for Friday, November 21, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. PST. Anyone interested is welcome to attend.
- November 20, 2008 Read More
- Bureau of Labor and Industries Considering Change to Meal and Rest Break Rules
- Retailers are encouraged to review the new rules and provide written comments either to AOI or directly to BOLI.
- November 20, 2008 Read More
- Retailer Electronics Recycling Website Goes Live
- Oregon E-Cycles is a new program, that requires manufacturers of computers, monitors and televisions to register their brands annually with DEQ and to finance a statewide recycling program for their products.
- November 13, 2008 Read More
- Bottle Bill Expansion
- The “majority report” recommends sweeping changes and expansions of the original plan, while the “minority report” calls for a more cautious approach.
- October 31, 2008 Read More
- New Requirements for Electronics Retailers
- Oregon’s new Electronics Recycling Law (ORS 459A.300-.365) includes requirements for retailers selling desktop computers, laptops, monitors, and televisions (referred to as Covered Electronic Devices or CEDs) in or into Oregon.
- October 23, 2008 Read More
- Oregon Consumer Protection Identity Theft Act Rulemaking - Business Comments Needed
AOI compiles business member comments on rulemaking to be submitted to the Department of Consumer and Business Services
- July 9, 2008 Read More
- Toy Bill Set to Advance
- Amendments drafted early in the week
- February 20, 2008 Read More
- Toy Recall Bill Has First Hearing
- HB 3631, which would make selling recalled toys a violation of the Unfair Trade Practices Act
- February 6, 2008 Read More
Guiding Principles
- Promote market-friendly institutions by increasing competition and complementing innovation.
- Promote the health of Oregon's economy and business community by keeping taxes low and simple and promoting private sector savings and investment.
Board Directive
The Board Directs the AOI Retail Council to support and develop legislation that promotes free enterprise, removes barriers to hiring, reduces excessive regulations and keeps taxes and feeson the retail trade low.
Issues
The issues addressed by the Retail Council include asset protection, credit, trade practices, advertising, grocery, packaging, trade practices, loss control and state internet trade.How We Work
The Council addresses issues that usually arise from retail members. Policy positions are sent to the Board of Directors for direction. The Council serves as a retail advisor to the Board, alerting them to issues that affect the industry.
