Dan Berthiaume
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- 7/29/2020
Dunkin’ expects to close 800 U.S. stores
In the wake of declining Q2 sales, Dunkin’ Brands Group may close as many as 800 Dunkin’ stores by the end of 2020. - 7/29/2020
CVS to launch contactless payment with PayPal
CVS Pharmacy will become the first national retailer to integrate PayPal and Venmo QR code technology in its checkout experience. - 7/28/2020
Walmart expands employee app rollout, adds safety features
Walmart and Sam’s Club employees can now “Ask Sam” for any job-related information, including COVID-19 and emergency assistance. - 7/28/2020
L Brands slashes 850 corporate jobs
The parent company of Victoria’s Secret is trimming corporate headcount as part of a larger $400 million cost reduction plan. - 7/28/2020
Best Buy to close stores on Thanksgiving, jump-start holidays
Holiday deals will start early at Best Buy this year, but customers won’t have access to them in stores on Thanksgiving Day. - 7/28/2020
Coffee retailer provides in-app delivery
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is streamlining digital delivery orders for users of its rewards app. - 7/28/2020
Zebra acquires Reflexis for $575 million
A major mobile technology provider is purchasing an artificial intelligence (AI)-based workforce management solutions vendor. - 7/28/2020
QVC, HSN ease product discovery for ‘The Big Find’
Two multiplatform retailers are streamlining the application process for their international product competition. - 7/28/2020
Bed Bath & Beyond taps J. Crew vet for senior HR role
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. has named Lynda Markoe as executive VP, chief people & culture officer. - 7/28/2020
Meijer transitions to virtual internships
Meijer is not letting COVID-19 social distancing guidance stop its annual summer internship program.
