Lowe’s boosts COVID-19 assistance for employeesLowe’s Companies Inc. is providing an additional $100 million in pandemic bonuses to assist associates with unforeseen expenses and hardships. Amazon doubles profit in Q2; spends more than $4B on COVID-19Amazon had a wildly successful second quarter of fiscal 2020 and kept a promise to spend billions of dollars on COVID-19 remediation. Bezos tells Congress Amazon succeeds fairly by meeting customer needs In testimony before Congress on July 29, Amazon founder/CEO Jeff Bezos is defending his company as focused on helping customers and small businesses. Nest launches philanthropic division amid pandemic Nest has established a new division of the company to oversee philanthropy. 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. Retail groups support federal liability shield for COVID-19 claims The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) endorses a liability reform provision included in the latest proposed coronavirus stimulus package. Amazon offers proprietary COVID-19 face shields at cost Amazon is selling 3D-printed face shields for a price it says is one-third less than all other reusable face shields currently available to frontline workers. Digital sales drive impressive Albertsons earnings debut Albertsons Companies sales and net earnings soared in its first-ever quarterly earnings report. Amazon delivers six million meals during COVID-19 – and isn’t done Amazon has delivered more than 6 million meals with 7.4 million pounds of food since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Amazon plans seventh fulfillment center in Tennessee Amazon is expanding its use of robotics supply chain technology in the Volunteer State. First Previous 107 108 109 110 111 Next Last