Survey: Women make mixed progress in supply chain rolesWhile women represent a slightly larger share of the supply chain workforce compared to 2020, they are losing progress in executive roles. Amazon plans second robotics fulfillment center in LouisianaAmazon will bring a new operations facility to Baton Rouge. Staples CEO steps down The tenure of J. Alexander (Sandy) Douglas as chief executive of office supply retail giant Staples Inc. is coming to an end. Amazon commits $300 million to affordable housing Amazon is funding the creation of 3,000 new affordable homes near public transit in three metro areas. Dayton’s Project developer fights takeover attempt by lender An office-and-retail makeover of the historic Dayton Dry Goods building in downtown Minneapolis has turned into a takeover—and the project’s developer intends to fight it. Starbucks names exec as new COO A familiar face will be taking the reins at Starbucks as COO. Amazon applies artificial intelligence to worker safety Amazon is testing a variety of robotic and smart technology solutions designed to create a safer workplace. Consumer sentiment rebounds in early June Consumer sentiment in the United States rose in early June. Gap, other retailers in campaign to support store workers from abuse A dozen retailers have teamed up on a program that encourages customers to show support for store workers in the face of abuse. Amazon revises policy; will allow mix of working at home and in office Amazon has altered its plans to require all corporate employees to work in the office full time after COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. First Previous 148 149 150 151 152 Next Last