Regulatory Wrap-Up: Weekly recap of retail-related legislative developments-March 25Companies need to pay attention to the increasing union activity in the Northwest, specifically in and around the Portland area. The DOL’s New 2019 Overtime Proposal: What It Means for Retail EmployersOn March 7, 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor unveiled its new overtime proposal notice of proposed rulemaking, which would update the salary threshold according to which workers are entitled to overtime compensation. DXL to close remaining Rochester stores; new CEO starts April 1 Men’s big and tall apparel retailer DXL on Friday reported a higher loss in its fourth quarter even as its same-store sales topped the Street. Survey: The key to hourly employee engagement is… Providing hourly employees with a specific technology tool is critical to keeping them engaged, according to a new survey. GameStop names CEO GameStop Corp. has tapped a veteran retailer as its next chief executive. Brookstone emerges from bankruptcy Brookstone will stay alive online and in airports. Walmart’s CTO lands at Pinterest Social sharing giant Pinterest has made a big hire. Pier 1 to reduce corporate workforce Pier 1 Imports is making changes at headquarters. J.Crew swings to Q4 loss; taking ‘immediate’ action to reverse course J.Crew Group struggled in the fourth quarter amid inventory write-downs and strategies that ultimately proved unsuccessful. Check out Red Wing Shoe’s first-ever Manhattan store After some 110 years in business, Red Wing Shoe Company has stepped out with a flagship in Manhattan. Nine West exits bankruptcy with new name Nine West Holdings emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection with a new name and financing to support its growth initiatives to become a leading wholesale provider. Rethinking Employee Communications in the Wake of Store Closings It is important for retail executives to implement a proactive, targeted and ongoing crisis communications strategy. First Previous 240 241 242 243 244 Next Last
