Human Resources

Study: Frontline training increases during pandemic

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March, retail frontline workers have improved knowledge in key areas via mobile training.
Home Depot’s quarterly comp-sales soar 25% as retailer tops Wall Street

If there were any doubts that Home Depot sales would benefit from the home-focused environment ushered in by the global pandemic, they were erased by the company’s second-quarter performance.
New York fitness centers to open next week; six states keep gyms closed

The fit will again be getting fitter in the state of New York, leaving just six states where fitness businesses must remain closed due to coronavirus concerns
Amazon adding 3,500 new jobs nationwide

Amazon is looking to bulk up its tech and corporate workforce.
Giant fast-food franchisee closing up to 300 Pizza Hut locations
Domino’s on global hiring spree
Consumer confidence down in August

Consumer confidence among Americans has resumed a downward trend during the pandemic after holding steady last month.
Exclusive Q&A: Sweetwater Sound hears the needs of the customer

An online music retailer is providing a highly tailored shopping experience as more consumers turn to e-commerce.

Target profits soar 80%, comp-sales jump 24.3% in record-setting quarter