Exclusive Q&A: Navigating COVID-19 distribution issuesRetailers experiencing product shortages in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic need to use patience and strategy. Gap Inc. furloughs store employees; exec team takes pay cutGap Inc. is extending its store closures past the previously announced April 1 date to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Last-mile delivery platform adopts COVID-19 safety protocols Dolly is temporarily changing how its drivers perform deliveries and interact with customers. Stage Stores furloughs all but 80 employees; reduces exec pay With all its stores temporarily closed, Stage Stores has furloughed virtually its entire workforce in response to the COVID-19 crisis. 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.” Kroger ramps up hiring — for the second time; onboarding time down to 72 hours The Kroger Company is doubling down on its hiring efforts. 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. First Previous 408 409 410 411 412 Next Last