Grocers ease on-demand delivery for seniors during pandemicHundreds 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 staffBuild-A-Bear Workshop furloughed the majority of its workforce, with the employees receiving benefits but not “direct compensation,” effective March 29. CSA Exclusive: COVID-19 impacts retailers on products, personalization, people A closer look at the recent Chain Store Age COVID-19 survey reveals some very specific areas where the pandemic is disrupting operations. Walgreens makes it easier for customers to shop without leaving their cars Walgreens has expanded drive-thru shopping in an effort to promote social distancing amid the COVID-19 crisis. Coach parent extends store closures, employee pay; cutting costs Tapestry is keeping its store doors closed for another two weeks, at least. Walmart automates supplier negotiations Walmart is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to negotiate more valuable supplier contracts at lower cost. Tailored Brands furloughs all U.S. store workers, extends closures, cuts exec pay The parent company of Men’s Wearhouse and Jos. A. Banks, is extending the temporary closure of its stores for several more weeks. 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. People survey: Consumers watching how employers treat workers during COVID-19 How companies treat their workers during COVID-19 will influence future purchases. Nordstrom furloughs some corporate workers; extends store closures The Nordstrom brothers are declining to take a salary from April through September. First Previous 538 539 540 541 542 Next Last
