Walgreens Q4 tops estimates; launches new business segment focused on health careWalgreens Boots Alliance Inc. reported fourth-quarter earnings and sales beat expectations amid a surge in COVID-16 vaccinations that saw it administer 13.5 million vaccines, nearly double what it expected. Walgreens to invest $5.2 billion in VillageMD, becoming majority ownerWalgreens Boots Alliance is making a major investment in the delivery of value-based primary care, a $1 trillion, fast-growing segment of the health care industry. Study: 50% of frontline workers planning to resign; burnout cited as top reason Burnout is causing frontline workers — particularly those in the retail and grocery industries — to leave their jobs. Hobby Lobby hiring 11,000 seasonal workers; hikes wages Hobby Lobby Stores has once again increased its hourly wage — this time for part-timers. BurgerFi to acquire pizza chain and lead joint expansion BurgerFi has made an agreement to purchase Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza & Wings and direct a joint expansion of the two chains focused on the eastern half of the United States. Nordstrom adds holiday hiring incentives Nordstrom is the latest retailer to join the holiday hiring blitz. Office return delays take big toll on Midtown Manhattan retail The delayed return to offices due to the spread of the Delta variant has been a blow to the retail recovery in Manhattan. Study: Increased pay alone won’t attract employees Retailers need to do more than raise pay and benefits to attract and retain employees. Costco sales increase 15.8% in September Costco maintained its momentum in September. Furniture retailer Arhaus files IPO Another retailer is preparing to go public. Target offers ‘buy now, pay later’ option for holidays and beyond Target is entering the rapidly-growing “buy now pay later” (BNPL) space with two new partners. Kroger to hire for 20,000 positions The Kroger Co. is ramping up for the holiday season with a major hiring initiative. First Previous 247 248 249 250 251 Next Last
