Regulatory Wrap-Up: Weekly review of retail-related judicial, legislative developments - Aug. 27With California focused on wage theft violations, companies should consider auditing all their wage and hour practices in the state, advised weekly recap. Walmart nears important hiring goalWalmart is now more than 80% of the way to reaching its goal to hire 250,000 veterans by 2020. Walmart in new online move to attract Millennials, more upscale shoppers Walmart is expanding its digital marketplace to attract more higher-end and younger shoppers to its e-commerce site — and give it more firepower against Amazon. Amazon ‘fulfillment ambassadors’ defend employer, warehouse conditions Amazon has found a way to improve the perception of working conditions across its fulfillment centers — but it comes at a cost. Target gives behind-the-scenes look at new store opening Target Corp. is providing a look at what goes on behind the scenes when it opens a new store. Foot Locker in comeback Foot Locker is back on track after a lackluster 2017, beating second quarter Street forecasts amid improved inventory management. Analysis: Ross Stores need to move faster, be more creative After a softer than normal start to the fiscal year, Ross is firmly back on track with a strong set of second-quarter sales numbers. Shoe Carnival taps CPG marketing vet for exec position Shoe Carnival has added a new title to its c-suite. Marvin Ellison's new playbook for Lowe's Marvin Ellison has wasted no time in shaking things up at Lowe's. Industry leader: Tariff impact will hit consumers in six to nine months A leader of a U.S. retail industry association gave a dire prediction of the long-term impact of the tariffs on Chinese imports. First Previous 1330 1331 1332 1333 1334 Next Last