Walmart, other retailers take actions to help ease supply chain congestionThree of the nation’s largest goods carriers pledged to increase their efforts to address supply chain problems that are already causing some bare shelves across stores. Nordstrom adds holiday hiring incentivesNordstrom is the latest retailer to join the holiday hiring blitz. Survey: It’s not just stores — retail DCs caught up in big labor squeeze Attention on labor shortages in retail has mostly focused on in-store operations. But another area is also feeling the impact. 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. Costco sales increase 15.8% in September Costco maintained its momentum in September. Amazon plans two new supply chain facilities in Indiana Amazon will open a robotics fulfillment center and a delivery station in the Hoosier State. Study: Increased pay alone won’t attract employees Retailers need to do more than raise pay and benefits to attract and retain employees. Kroger to hire for 20,000 positions The Kroger Co. is ramping up for the holiday season with a major hiring initiative. Target to pay employees extra for working peak days of holiday season Target Corp. is adding a pay incentive focused on the upcoming holiday season. Retailers under pressure on employee, supply chain fronts as holidays approach Despite rosy sales forecasts, U.S. retailers are facing major challenges as they head into the holiday season. First Previous 132 133 134 135 136 Next Last
