Walmart, other retailers take actions to help ease supply chain congestionThree of the nation’s largest goods carriers pledged to increase their efforts to address supply chain problems that are already causing some bare shelves across stores. Nordstrom adds holiday hiring incentivesNordstrom is the latest retailer to join the holiday hiring blitz. Exclusive Q&A: Flexibility, omnichannel crucial to holiday planning Rick Maicki has advice for retailers looking to successfully plan their supply chains through the winter holidays and beyond. Survey: It’s not just stores — retail DCs caught up in big labor squeeze Attention on labor shortages in retail has mostly focused on in-store operations. But another area is also feeling the impact. Exclusive: Cambridge Retail Advisors on beating supply chain issues Ken Morris managing partner, Cambridge Retail Advisors, says the right technology is critical for overcoming continuing supply chain disruption. Port congestion slowing pace of retail imports Congestion at the nation’s largest retailer container ports is slowing the movement of backed-up cargo. Mastercard SpendingPulse: September retail sales up 5.4% year-over-year Retail sales continued to grow in September, but at a slower pace compared to August. Office Depot speeds up in-store, curbside pickup even more Office Depot and OfficeMax stores are launching a new in-store and curbside pickup service called “20 Minute Pickup Promise.” Kroger to hire for 20,000 positions The Kroger Co. is ramping up for the holiday season with a major hiring initiative. Best Buy launches annual membership program — with special holiday perks Best Buy is rolling out a new membership program nationwide that includes special holiday perks and members-only deals. First Previous 87 88 89 90 91 Next Last
