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- 3/26/2020
Gap Inc. reduces cap expenditures, postpones dividend payment, taps credit line
Gap Inc. has taken “precautionary actions” to strengthen financial flexibility in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. - 3/26/2020
Build-A-Bear Workshop furloughs over 90% of workforce; reduces pay for remaining staff
Build-A-Bear Workshop furloughed the majority of its workforce, with the employees receiving benefits but not “direct compensation,” effective March 29. - 3/26/2020
In ‘first-of-its-kind’ order, Modell’s bankruptcy suspended due to COVID-19
The novel coronavirus has had an unexpected result. - 3/26/2020
Party City extends store closures, taps into credit
Party City Holdco Inc. is extending the temporary shuttering of its stores. - 3/26/2020
Kroger ramps up hiring — for the second time; onboarding time down to 72 hours
The Kroger Company is doubling down on its hiring efforts. - 3/26/2020
Lululemon Q4 sales, earnings beat Street but provides no guidance
Lululemon reported a strong fourth quarter, fueled by surging online and men’s sales. - 3/26/2020
Starbucks, Krispy Kreme among chains giving free items to front-line responders
Several major chains are stepping up to offer support to healthcare workers during the COVID-19 outbreak. - 3/25/2020
People survey: Consumers watching how employers treat workers during COVID-19
How companies treat their workers during COVID-19 will influence future purchases. - 3/25/2020
Nordstrom furloughs some corporate workers; extends store closures
The Nordstrom brothers are declining to take a salary from April through September.