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, peopleA closer look at the recent Chain Store Age COVID-19 survey reveals some very specific areas where the pandemic is disrupting operations. 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. CSA Exclusive: Labor productivity boosts enterprise performance By automating labor management, retailers can dramatically improve front- and back-end operations. 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. Coach parent extends store closures, employee pay; cutting costs Tapestry is keeping its store doors closed for another two weeks, at least. Nordstrom furloughs some corporate workers; extends store closures The Nordstrom brothers are declining to take a salary from April through September. Amazon takes extra precautions across its vast enterprise for COVID-19 Amazon is adjusting a wide variety of fulfillment, delivery, and in-store practices to ensure it can continue operating safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Shipt extends hiring spree to new markets A Target-owned online grocery service continues to add temporary employees in response to elevated consumer demand. First Previous 91 92 93 94 95 Next Last