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Spencer’s furloughs all store employees
The party is temporarily on hold at Spencer’s.
Instacart creates its own hand sanitizer for shoppers
An on-demand grocery delivery giant is increasing its focus on the well-being and income of its shoppers.

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.”
Kohl’s furloughs store employees; CEO forgoing salary; cuts cap expenditures

Kohl’s is joining Macy's Inc. in furloughing a good deal of its workforce and cutting capital expenditures as it extends store closings in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Macy’s to furlough most of workforce amid significant sales losses

With 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.
Exclusive Q&A: Navigating COVID-19 distribution issues

Retailers experiencing product shortages in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic need to use patience and strategy.
Rent-A-Center stores offering ‘threshold deliveries’ in response to COVID-19

Rent-A-Center is altering how it fulfills online orders and limiting in-store shoppers.
Walmart shoppers can check out, pick up and get deliveries totally contact free

Walmart is answering the call to socially distance by offering no contact services for in-store payment, pickup and delivery options.
Grocers ease on-demand delivery for seniors during pandemic

Hundreds of grocery retailers across the country are partnering with DoorDash to make on-demand delivery more accessible to senior citizens nationwide.
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.