Labor & Employment

Westfield sues Starbucks for $5 million for not re-opening at World Trade Center
Charging that Starbucks violated the lease for its store at Westfield World Trade Center in New York, Unibail Rodamco Westfield has filed suit against the coffee chain for $5.2 million in back rent and future rent.
Express swings to profit; on track to hit $1 billion in e-commerce by 2024
Express reported a strong second quarter and updated its guidance for the rest of the year as it continues to make progress on its turnaround.

Parent of Office Depot names CEOs for spin-off companies

The ODP Corp. named the chief executives who will run ODP and Office Depot when the two companies complete their spinoff.
Former Coach, Neiman Marcus exec named CEO of Michael Kors

A veteran of luxury retail is on his way to taking the helm of a global fashion luxury group.
Bed Bath & Beyond taps Macy’s exec to lead diversity efforts

Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. has named Nicole Cokley Dunlap as chief diversity officer, to lead its diversity, equity and inclusion (DE & I) strategy.
Michaels seeks 20,000 seasonal holiday workers

The largest arts and crafts retail chain in North America is expecting a busy holiday season, both in-store and online.
Survey: Retail lags among employers considering vaccine mandates

Retail and hospitality employers remain hesitant on vaccine requirements even as other employers are showing a new openness to such mandates.
The Knot hires four new VPs to help it deliver on pent-up wedding demand

Due to the COVID-caused cessation of marriages in the past year, business is booming at The Knot Worldwide, which has added four vice presidents to help satisfy 2021’s wedding boom.
Ross Stores Q2 sales jump; gives weak outlook on higher supply chain and COVID costs

Ross Stores reported a strong quarter that beat expectations but warned of possible risks from escalating supply chain congestion and the COVID-19 delta variant.
Jack in the Box has 64 new locations in the pipeline

Jack in the Box Awards is accelerating its expansion following the relaunch of its franchising program.

Westfield sues Starbucks for $5 million for not re-opening at World Trade Center

Express swings to profit; on track to hit $1 billion in e-commerce by 2024

Parent of Office Depot names CEOs for spin-off companies

Former Coach, Neiman Marcus exec named CEO of Michael Kors

Bed Bath & Beyond taps Macy’s exec to lead diversity efforts

Michaels seeks 20,000 seasonal holiday workers

Survey: Retail lags among employers considering vaccine mandates

The Knot hires four new VPs to help it deliver on pent-up wedding demand

Ross Stores Q2 sales jump; gives weak outlook on higher supply chain and COVID costs

Jack in the Box has 64 new locations in the pipeline