COVID and Retail Employment: Five issues on the near, long-term horizonRetailers have regularly pivoted their business models over the past 18 months as changing guidance from world health organizations and national and local governments continue to change the rules of operation. The Body Shop makes ‘open hiring’ — no background checks — permanent in stores, DCsThe Body Shop North America is expanding an unusual hiring model it piloted in early 2020. Amazon extends hiring blitz with 125,000 new openings Amazon keeps adding to the jobs it is looking to fill. Ripco hires Cushman vet to manage retail leasing in Manhattan and Brooklyn Betty Castro, who directed Cushman & Wakefield’s Manhattan office leasing for the past three years, has moved into a similar role in retail leasing with Ripco Real Estate. Walmart issues $2 billion green bond Walmart is taking a big step toward financing its sustainability goals. Teen apparel retailer debuts gender-neutral brand Pacsun is launching its first fully dedicated gender-neutral apparel collection, Colour Range. J.C. Penney reimagines two private apparel brands for fall The J.C. Penney Co. Inc. is expanding its assortment of items from both private and national apparel brands for the fall 2021 season. Target honors Latino Heritage Month Target is ready for the kickoff of the annual Latino Heritage Month on Wednesday, Sep. 15. Amazon to pay full employee tuition as part of $1.2 billion plan Amazon is following the lead of other big retailers who are adding more benefits and perks to attract workers in today’s tight job market. Drizly offers personalized concierge service for weddings Brides and grooms have a new omnichannel option to remove the stress of planning the alcohol menu for their wedding. First Previous 59 60 61 62 63 Next Last
