WORKFORCE

Kohl’s is joining Macy's Inc. in furloughing a good deal of its workforce and cutting capital expenditures as it extends store closings in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak.

An on-demand grocery delivery giant is increasing its focus on the well-being and income of its shoppers.

Gap Inc. is extending its store closures past the previously announced April 1 date to help slow the spread of COVID-19.

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.

The Kroger Company is doubling down on its hiring efforts.

Rent-A-Center is altering how it fulfills online orders and limiting in-store shoppers.

Build-A-Bear Workshop furloughed the majority of its workforce, with the employees receiving benefits but not “direct compensation,” effective March 29.

A closer look at the recent Chain Store Age COVID-19 survey reveals some very specific areas where the pandemic is disrupting operations.