Macy’s in $5 billion commitment to ‘more equitable future,’ hiking minimum payMacy's Inc. is launching a “social purpose” platform to achieve positive societal change that includes commitments to its employees, communities and the planet at large. Another Starbucks votes to unionize — by a large marginA third Starbucks location — and the first outside of New York — has voted to unionize. Handing belligerent customers – with better customer service We’ve all seen videos of customers being abusive to airline personnel, in grocery stores, in banks, and … also, bad customer service examples are everywhere. Target to hike wages up to $24 an hour Employees at Target stores and distribution centers could see some of the highest wages in the retail industry. Wendy’s in new franchise initiative to attract underrepresented populations The Wendy's Company is launching a new franchise recruitment initiative aimed at increasing restaurant ownership among “underrepresented populations.” Robots, robots everywhere – especially in the store Robotic innovation continues spreading across the retail enterprise – popping up to automate an increasing variety of tasks. Levi’s saves labor with robots A leading denim brand is shifting valuable labor resources from mundane tasks to higher-value initiatives with robotic automation. Study: Mobility and automation are coming to the store Retailers are accelerating plans to enhance the in-store customer and associate experience with mobile and automated technologies. CSA Exclusive: Kroger reaps benefits of mobile employee engagement The Kroger Co. is expanding how it leverages its “Fresh Start” employee app and workforce management solution. Retail group calls for pause of OSHA mask enforcement pending CDC update Varied guidance from the CDC and state and local health departments is putting retailers in a difficult position. First Previous 45 46 47 48 49 Next Last