Spencer’s furloughs all store employeesThe party is temporarily on hold at Spencer’s. Rent-A-Center stores offering ‘threshold deliveries’ in response to COVID-19Rent-A-Center is altering how it fulfills online orders and limiting in-store shoppers. CSA Exclusive: COVID-19 impacts retailers on products, personalization, people A closer look at the recent Chain Store Age COVID-19 survey reveals some very specific areas where the pandemic is disrupting operations. Build-A-Bear Workshop furloughs over 90% of workforce; reduces pay for remaining staff Build-A-Bear Workshop furloughed the majority of its workforce, with the employees receiving benefits but not “direct compensation,” effective March 29. Kroger ramps up hiring — for the second time; onboarding time down to 72 hours The Kroger Company is doubling down on its hiring efforts. Party City extends store closures, taps into credit Party City Holdco Inc. is extending the temporary shuttering of its stores. Lowe’s hiring 30,000; giving out bonuses; takes new store safety measures Lowe’s is taking new preventative measures and announced an additional $80 million commitment in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Tailored Brands furloughs all U.S. store workers, extends closures, cuts exec pay The parent company of Men’s Wearhouse and Jos. A. Banks, is extending the temporary closure of its stores for several more weeks. U.S. consumer confidence falls to eight-year low Consumer sentiment in the U.S. has dropped from a near record-high to its lowest level since January 2012. Nordstrom furloughs some corporate workers; extends store closures The Nordstrom brothers are declining to take a salary from April through September. First Previous 204 205 206 207 208 Next Last
