Nordstrom reaffirms commitment to advance diversity, inclusionNordstrom is beginning 2021 by reaffirming its commitment to address systemic racial inequity. Amazon adds robotics apprenticeship to upskilling initiativeEligible Amazon employees can gain hands-on training in maintenance of mechatronics and robotics technology. NRF adds six new board members The National Retail Federation (NRF) is adding a group of executives including the CEOs of Target and Kohl’s to its board of directors. Walgreens taps Starbucks’ Roz Brewer as CEO Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. has made history with the appointment of its new chief executive officer. Amazon expanding Boston tech hub, plans 3,000 new jobs Amazon is making major additions to its office space and professional staffing in Boston. Amazon goes on offense against controversial products, content Amazon is using a combination of automated and manual review of products and content on its site to flag and remove offensive items. Customer-centricity: Predictions for 2021 & beyond A transformative 2020 has elevated the role of the customer in monumental ways, accelerating any preexisting imperatives that ladder up to business growth. Athleta expands assortment of extended sizing A specialty apparel retailer is making 70% of its spring 2021 collection available in extended sizes. Best Buy commits $44 million to expand college, career opportunities Best Buy is expanding upon its efforts to support black, indigenous and people color (BIPOC) students. Meijer seeks new products from local businesses A Midwest discount chain is hosting a virtual “Localization Summit” to discover new suppliers in its six-state footprint. First Previous 76 77 78 79 80 Next Last
