Port congestion slowing pace of retail importsCongestion at the nation’s largest retailer container ports is slowing the movement of backed-up cargo. Kroger to hire for 20,000 positionsThe Kroger Co. is ramping up for the holiday season with a major hiring initiative. 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.” REI to close stores, DCs, HQ on Black Friday for seventh consecutive year REI is continuing its tradition of paying all employees to get outside on Black Friday. 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. Target to pay employees extra for working peak days of holiday season Target Corp. is adding a pay incentive focused on the upcoming holiday season. Survey: Supply chain delays present retail crisis — and opportunity Retailers aren’t the only ones concerned about — or taking action in response to — ongoing supply chain disruptions. Retailers under pressure on employee, supply chain fronts as holidays approach Despite rosy sales forecasts, U.S. retailers are facing major challenges as they head into the holiday season. Amazon kicks off Black Friday – in early October Black Friday is arriving more than a month early for one retail giant. First Previous 112 113 114 115 116 Next Last
