CSA Q&A: Railroad strike could shut down 30% of freight movementAs negotiations stall with railroad labor unions, Chain Store Age spoke with Spencer Shute, senior consultant at procurement and supply chain consultancy Proxima, about the impact a rail strike would have on the nation’s supply chain. Amazon investing $450 million in contract driver pay, benefitsAmazon is offering funding for higher pay and two new employee benefits to members of its Delivery Service Partners program. Exclusive: Cybersecurity is a major retail IT issue Retail IT leaders and C-suites rate cybersecurity ahead of some other pressing problems as a top business concern. Ikea U.S. enters consumer solar energy market Ikea U.S. is partnering with a solar technology and energy services provider to begin selling home solar energy solutions to select customers. Starbucks extending loyalty program into the metaverse with NFTs Starbucks is moving forward with plans to establish a strong foothold in the emerging metaverse. Starbucks supports employees with savings, student loan debt aid Starbucks is working with outside partners to offer two new financially-oriented programs to its employees. JCPenney launches Western-themed apparel & footwear line JCPenney is turning to a classic American apparel, footwear and handbag brand for its latest private label offering. Kroger releases new budget private label line America’s largest grocery retailer is revamping its private label branding strategy. How communication governs supply chain efficiency Supply chains are fragile. Kohl’s offers adaptive collection for adults Kohl’s Corp. is extending its adaptive product offerings beyond the kids market. First Previous 300 301 302 303 304 Next Last