Regulatory Wrap-Up: Weekly recap of retail-related judicial, legislative developments - Sept. 17Two states take action to begin collection of sales taxes from out-of-state sellers; NRLB proposes to overturn Obama-era joint employer standard. Gap joins seasonal-hiring retailersGap Inc. is upping its workforce for the holidays. California seeks to require female board directors A first-of its-kind bill could require major companies based in California to put more women on its corporate boards. Staples makes $996 million deal Staples has won the battle for office and workplace supplies company Essendant Inc. Henri Bendel to go out of business The upcoming holiday season will be the last one for upscale specialty retailer Henri Bendel, which has been in business for 123 years. Walgreens to open more Sprint Express locations Walgreens and Sprint are expanding their joint partnership. Sears Q2 loss widens; hints at more store closings Sears Holdings Corp.’s revenue dropped 25% in the second quarter as the chain continues to shrink its footprint. Jeff Bezos makes $2 billion philanthropic pledge Amazon co-founder and CEO Jeff Bezos wants to help homeless families and pre-schools that serve low-income neighborhoods. Forecast: Shifts will likely lead to more holiday hires Retailers and logistics companies are gearing up for a huge shopping season in light of a solid economy and high consumer confidence, which translates into more jobs added for seasonal hiring. Target ups holiday hiring for stores by 20% Target Corp. isn’t taking any chances for the upcoming holiday season. Albertsons Companies names longtime retail executive as CEO Albertsons Companies has tapped a veteran retailer with four CEO stints under his belt as its next chief executive. Macy’s planning for a ‘strong’ holiday Macy's holiday hiring plans are on track with last year, although it is increasing seasonal workers in a fast-growing area of its business. First Previous 265 266 267 268 269 Next Last
