WORKFORCE

Children’s Place ‘evaluating options’ on 600 store leases; CEO forgoing pay
The Children's Place Inc. is the latest retailer to furlough employees and take other measures to boost financial flexibility as it extends store closures indefinitely amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kroger giving another bonus to ‘hero’ employees
The Kroger Company is increasing its efforts to reward employees working on the frontlines during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sephora keeping majority of U.S. store employees on payroll through late May

Sephora has joined other major retailers in extending its store closures, but it is not following suit in another way.
Urban Outfitters temporarily halts rent payments

With its stores temporarily closed, Urban Outfitters said it will suspend the payment of rent temporarily and delay or cancel some planned new store openings.
David’s Bridal, Guess?, Christopher & Banks furloughing employees, cutting expenses

More retailers are furloughing employees and taking other measures to shore up liquidity as they extend store closings amid the COVID-19 crisis.
Walmart to take employees’ temperatures as part of stepped up safety measures

Walmart Inc. is taking additional steps to ensure the safety of its workers and customers during the COVID-19 pandemic, from taking the temperature of workers to one-way store aisles.
J.C. Penney furloughs most of its workforce; to cover 100% of their health premiums

J.C. Penney joined the growing list of major retail chains that are furloughing employees as stores remain closed amid the COVID-10 crisis.
Gap Inc. furloughs store employees; exec team takes pay cut

Gap Inc. is extending its store closures past the previously announced April 1 date to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
Macy’s to furlough most of workforce amid significant sales losses

With no clear timeline for when stores will reopen, Macy’s Inc. is furloughing most of its employees as the COVID-19 outbreak continues to take a heavy toll on its business.
Spencer’s furloughs all store employees

The party is temporarily on hold at Spencer’s.

Children’s Place ‘evaluating options’ on 600 store leases; CEO forgoing pay

Kroger giving another bonus to ‘hero’ employees

Sephora keeping majority of U.S. store employees on payroll through late May

Urban Outfitters temporarily halts rent payments

David’s Bridal, Guess?, Christopher & Banks furloughing employees, cutting expenses

Walmart to take employees’ temperatures as part of stepped up safety measures

J.C. Penney furloughs most of its workforce; to cover 100% of their health premiums

Gap Inc. furloughs store employees; exec team takes pay cut

Macy’s to furlough most of workforce amid significant sales losses

Spencer’s furloughs all store employees