Burlington opens second store in Kalamazoo metroBurlington Stores has signed at Maple Hill Pavilion in Kalamazoo, Mich., and plans to open there this fall. It’s Burlington’s second story in that metro, the other being located in Portage, Mich. Survey: Black Friday and Cyber Monday still matter to shoppersRetailers should pause before downscaling their plans for Black Friday and Cyber Monday holiday sales events. Kroger joins effort to protect businesses, consumers from organized retail crime The Kroger Co. has joined the Buy Safe America Coalition in an effort to help combat organized crime. First Look: Primark opens store in downtown Philadelphia Primark continues to expand its U.S. footprint. Amazon reportedly confirms October beauty event Amazon’s push into beauty continues with reports of a holiday event. Walmart partners with Ford for autonomous vehicle delivery pilot Walmart is continuing to expand its efforts to fulfill online orders with self-driving delivery vehicles. Amazon extends hiring blitz with 125,000 new openings Amazon keeps adding to the jobs it is looking to fill. Seasonal hiring outlook finds employers focused on finding permanent workers The nation’s labor shortage could put a dent in holiday hiring. Deloitte sees strong holiday growth with sales increasing 7% to 9% Elevated consumer spending on services and continued growth in e-commerce is expected to make for a merry holiday season for retailers. Sam’s Club to raise minimum wage Sam’s Club is following the lead of other retailers and raising its minimum wage as companies find themselves in hot competition to attract workers amid a tight labor market. First Previous 195 196 197 198 199 Next Last
