Labor & Employment

Spencer’s furloughs all store employees

The party is temporarily on hold at Spencer’s.
Lamy Group: Rents coming due pose critical test for landlords and tenants

With most stores closed throughout much of the United States to help stem the spread of COVID-19, retail landlords are being inundated with requests for rent relief.
Ulta Beauty expands store closings; DC workers to get $2-per-hour raise

Ulta Beauty Inc. joined the growing list of retailers whose stores will remain temporarily closed until “it is safe to reopen.”
Kroger ramps up hiring — for the second time; onboarding time down to 72 hours

The Kroger Company is doubling down on its hiring efforts.
Lululemon Q4 sales, earnings beat Street but provides no guidance

Lululemon reported a strong fourth quarter, fueled by surging online and men’s sales.
In ‘first-of-its-kind’ order, Modell’s bankruptcy suspended due to COVID-19

The novel coronavirus has had an unexpected result.
Rent-A-Center stores offering ‘threshold deliveries’ in response to COVID-19

Rent-A-Center is altering how it fulfills online orders and limiting in-store shoppers.
Build-A-Bear Workshop furloughs over 90% of workforce; reduces pay for remaining staff

Build-A-Bear Workshop furloughed the majority of its workforce, with the employees receiving benefits but not “direct compensation,” effective March 29.

Dollar General gives discount to first responders; employee bonuses