Survey reveals frontline worker communication issuesA new survey of frontline workers indicates several key disconnects between associates and management. Exclusive: Update on West Coast ports labor negotiationsJuly 1. That’s the expiration date for the contract that covers the International Longshore and Warehouse Union’s more than 22,000 workers at the 29 ports along the West Coast. Everything Points to the Sunbelt as Next Center for E-commerce Are you wondering where the next big boom in e-commerce will be? Report: Chipotle workers seek to form union The unionization trend spreading across retail has popped up at Chipotle Mexican Grill. Publix moves forward in Kentucky store development Publix Super Markets Inc. has reached an important milestone in its expansion to the Bluegrass State. Gap Inc. opens ‘laboratory’ stores across its major brands Gap Inc. has opened four stores in a row at its newly remodeled, 544,813-sq.-ft. global hub on Folsom Street in San Francisco. Store closures drive higher net loss at Rite Aid Rite Aid Corp. reported an increasing net loss and decreasing revenues in a difficult first quarter of fiscal 2023. Prioritizing Safety to Increase Employee Satisfaction Employee satisfaction and retention have never been more important. Starbucks launching ‘Heritage Market’ concept at three stores Starbucks is going back to the future — and the past. Walmart expands doula benefit to three new states Walmart is following up on a pilot that provides coverage for associates receiving doula services. Batteries Plus creates new franchise management executive role Batteries Plus is tapping a franchise industry veteran to fill a new c-suite position focused on lifecycle support. Advance Auto Parts expands into new West Coast market A leading aftermarket auto parts retailer is operating 22 new stores in a major California metro area. First Previous 86 87 88 89 90 Next Last