Walgreens Q1 tops Street; warns of rising labor costsWalgreens Boots Alliance reported fiscal first-quarter results that beat expectations and raised its full-year guidance as customers flocked to its stores for COVID booster shots, testing and at-home test kits. Omicron unlikely to bring shutdowns, says NRF economistThe main economic impact of the COVID-19 omicron variant is likely to be on inflation. Walmart expanding grocery delivery inside customer homes to 30 million homes Walmart is significantly scaling up its delivery service that allows it to enter a customer’s home or garage to deliver groceries and other purchases or pick up returns. Macy’s reportedly cuts store hours amid COVID surge, staffing problems Macy’s has temporarily shortened the hours its stores are open for business in January — but not by that much. Starbucks: U.S. employees must be fully vaccinated by Feb. 9 or test weekly Starbucks Corp. is the first large U.S. retail employer to impose a COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Hy-Vee boosts store security with new in-house team Hy-Vee is increasing its efforts to ensure the safety of its customers and employees. The states raising minimum wages in 2022 are… Nearly half of the country welcomed in the new year by increasing minimum wages for hourly workers. Strict vaccine mandate for private sector takes effect in NYC New York City has become the first city in the United States to impose a coronavirus vaccine mandate for private employers. Selfridges sold to joint venture in deal estimated at $5 billion One of the world’s most trend-setting retailers has been sold to a joint venture between a Thai retail conglomerate and an Austrian property company. OSHA update on vaccine mandate Unvaccinated employees of large companies will have more time before they have to start testing on a regular basis. Amazon to expand tech hubs in Austin, Phoenix Amazon is adding square footage and employees to existing tech hubs in Austin and Phoenix. Rite Aid to close some locations as part of an ongoing store review Rite Aid Corp. reported mixed third-quarter results and said it has implemented a store closure program to reduce costs and drive profitability. First Previous 104 105 106 107 108 Next Last
