Pier 1 announces major store closing initiative as Q3 loss widensPier 1 Imports is significantly reducing the size of its store portfolio and corporate headcount as it seeks to cut costs and turnaround its ailing operations. Amazon plans new hub for large items in FloridaAn e-tail giant continues developing fulfillment centers across the country. Do your technology implementations generate payback? The answer to the headline — probably not. Retail industry led job cuts in 2019 The year 2019 saw the highest number of job cuts in the U.S. in four years even as the nation maintained a low unemployment rate. Lowe’s gets a jump on spring with in-store hiring blitz It’s only January but spring is in the air at Lowe’s Companies. New York, New Jersey among states with 2020 minimum wage hikes The New Year brought with it with minimum wage hikes in a total of 26 states and the District of Columbia. Walmart CEO gets big platform The chief executive of the nation’s largest retailer has taken on the chairmanship of a high-profile pro-business coalition. Walmart veteran to take the reins at Michaels The Michaels Companies has named its second CEO in just two months. Amazon reports ‘record’ holiday sales Amazon is one of the first retailers out of the gate to report a happy holiday. Happy Holidays from Chain Store Age The staff of Chain Store Age wishes you and your families a holiday full warmth and happiness. First Previous 220 221 222 223 224 Next Last
