Macy’s to furlough most of workforce amid significant sales lossesWith 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 employeesThe party is temporarily on hold at Spencer’s. 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. Build-A-Bear Workshop furloughs over 90% of workforce; reduces pay for remaining staff Build-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, people A closer look at the recent Chain Store Age COVID-19 survey reveals some very specific areas where the pandemic is disrupting operations. 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. 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. First Previous 94 95 96 97 98 Next Last