Payless gets OK for wind-down of storesA U.S. Bankruptcy Court has approved Payless ShoeSource’s first day motions related to its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. Regulatory Wrap-Up: Weekly review of retail-related legislative developments-Feb. 18New York City council is considering legislation that would prohibit arbitrary termination and also prohibit employers from cutting a worker’s hours. Walmart says automation is not the enemy of U.S. workers Automation will reshape the next generation of American work, but a new report from Walmart finds an effective response will create positive results. New e-commerce site plans to poach millennial shoppers from Amazon Details are vague, but it appears Amazon will soon have new competition for coveted Millennial consumers. Lampert to shrink size of Sears stores The future of Sears is smaller. Papa John's to offer full tuition benefit Papa John’s is stepping up its commitment to employees. Walmart streamlines floor cleaning Walmart is literally dragging robotic technology into the dirt. REI chief executive resigns over undisclosed ‘personal relationship’ The leader of one of the most ethical companies in retail has stepped down over a perceived conflict of interest. Cannabis brand to open CBD shops at Simon malls nationwide A veteran retail executive will now bring products infused with the cannabis extract CBD to a wide swath of the public with the cooperation of the nation’s largest mall operator. Changing of the guard at footwear retailer Johnson & Murphy is getting a new chief executive. First Previous 260 261 262 263 264 Next Last
