From increased cleaning and sanitation supplies to incentive pay, food retailers have paid a steep price to meet increased consumer demands and operate safely amid the pandemic.
Starbucks Corp. has resolved allegations brought by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission of alleged racial bias in the promotions of store employees (based on workforce data from 2007 to 2011).
The leaders of retail and consumer companies are feeling positive about business prospects during the next three years, but are worried about supply chain challenges.