Walmart launches global employee training hubWalmart is centralizing its in-person and online employee training and leadership programs in a new global hub amid a still-tight labor market. Exclusive: Retailers’ top IT concerns are…A new survey of retail IT executives reveals their biggest challenges and what they see as a “must-have” technology. Blue Yonder ICON offers insight from Walmart, Forrester The recent Blue Yonder ICON 2022 event featured a close look at Walmart’s workforce management and Forrester’s view of order management systems. CSA Exclusive: Oracle’s Mike Webster gives advice for the ‘new normal’ As consumers are beginning to emerge from peak COVID-19 conditions, retailers must adapt their strategies and technologies. AI and Workplace Transformation: Here’s what you need to know Retailers emerging from the global pandemic are faced with continuous supply chain disruptions, an ongoing battle for talent, and labor shortages. Instacart reboots customer ratings system Instacart is making what it says are delivery personnel-friendly changes to its customer ratings and batch prioritization system. Top retailers form charter to combat racial bias in retail; effort led by Sephora More than 20 leading U.S. retailers have signed a first-of-its-kind charter to implement strategies to reduce racially-biased experiences and unfair treatment of shoppers in the retail sector. Wakefern turns to AI-based employee training The parent of ShopRite and other grocery banners is applying artificial intelligence (AI) to its development of frontline learning content. Starbucks to cover employees’ travel expenses for abortions; gender surgeries Starbucks Corp. is once again plunging itself into the national debate on a controversial issue. Walmart pilots program for college grads to become store managers — with big salary Walmart is looking to jump-start the careers of college graduates — at Walmart. First Previous 36 37 38 39 40 Next Last