Labor & Employment

BurgerFi International files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

The parent company of casual dining chain Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings and fast-casual "better burger" chain BurgerFi has filed for bankruptcy.
Ross Stores makes chief merchant shakeup between banners

Ross Stores, Inc. is making changes to its merchandising leadership team.
Import cargo remains elevated ahead of possible strike at U.S. ports

The nation’s major container ports are expected to see another busy month in September as concerns rise about a potential labor strike at East Coast and Gulf Coast ports.
Big Lots files for bankruptcy, selling itself to private equity firm

Big Lots has agreed to sell “substantially all” of its stores and business operations to Nexus Capital Management.
New retail worker safety law in New York mandates panic buttons at large retailers

Retailers in New York State have only six months to be in compliance with most of the provisions of a new law designed to enhance workplace safety for retail workers.
Red Lobster's Chapter 11 plan approved; to exit with more than 540 locations

Red Lobster is moving forward with its restructuring plan months after filing for bankruptcy.
Nothing Bundt Cakes adds Yum! Brands leader to C-suite

A restaurant industry veteran is joining Nothing Bundt Cakes’ C-suite.
Six stores to reopen under Save A Lot banner across Chicago

Six underserved communities in the city of Chicago are getting a new grocery option.

A&G to sell 296 Big Lots store leases