Stage Stores furloughs all but 80 employees; reduces exec payWith all its stores temporarily closed, Stage Stores has furloughed virtually its entire workforce in response to the COVID-19 crisis. Macy’s to furlough most of workforce amid significant sales lossesWith no clear timeline for when stores will reopen, Macy’s Inc. is furloughing most of its employees as the COVID-19 outbreak continues to take a heavy toll on its business. Ulta Beauty expands store closings; DC workers to get $2-per-hour raise Ulta Beauty Inc. joined the growing list of retailers whose stores will remain temporarily closed until “it is safe to reopen.” Lululemon Q4 sales, earnings beat Street but provides no guidance Lululemon reported a strong fourth quarter, fueled by surging online and men’s sales. 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. Starbucks, Krispy Kreme among chains giving free items to front-line responders Several major chains are stepping up to offer support to healthcare workers during the COVID-19 outbreak. Amazon offers supplies, educational & technical support for COVID-19 An e-tail giant is providing a variety of services designed to provide relief from and combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Fairway Market sells store leases; Amazon among the buyers Fairway Market’s plans to sell all its 14 stores is proceeding on track. 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. J.C. Penney extends omnichannel options during pandemic J.C. Penney Co. is making it easier for customers to buy and return items online. First Previous 134 135 136 137 138 Next Last