Amazon adds 9K to layoff list

March 20, 2023

Amazon, in the space of four months, is laying off 27,000 workers in total, given an additional 9,000 announced today.

Retail associates worried about AI and job security

March 16, 2023

Nearly half, 43%, of U.S. retail workers are worried about artificial intelligence making their job redundant.

Buff City Soap names experienced franchisee as CEO

March 9, 2023

Plant-based home and personal care brand Buff City Soap has named Dorvin Lively as CEO.

Bealls taps Tianne Doyle as president

March 3, 2023

Tianne Doyle has been named president of Bealls Inc., a retailer operating 670 stores across 23 states.

Walmart boosting hourly pay

January 25, 2023

Walmart is increasing its U.S. hourly wage, from $12 an hour to $14.

Neiman Marcus names chief brand, retail officers

January 24, 2023

Nabil Aliffi has been named as chief brand officer and Stefanie Tsen Ward has been promoted to chief retail officer at Neiman Marcus Group.

Bed Bath & Beyond shuttering more stores

January 17, 2023

Bed Bath & Beyond is closing more stores than originally planned as it struggles financially.

Victoria’s Secret CEO resigning

January 12, 2023

Amy Hauk, CEO of Victoria's Secret brand and CEO of PINK, will leave her roles as of March 31.

Rite Aid chief leaves role

January 11, 2023

Rite Aid has named an interim chief in the wake of Heyward Donigan, president and CEO, leaving the drugstore brand.

Amazon expanding corporate layoffs from 10K to 18K

January 5, 2023

The next massive layoff wave at Amazon will start Jan. 18 as the omnichannel retailer now plans to layoff 18,000 corporate staffers, primarily in the retail…

Under Armour taps former Marriott leader as CEO

January 2, 2023

Under Armour has hired Stephanie Linnartz as its chief executive.

What retail hiring managers should ask when hiring for the holidays

by Barry Rosen — CEO, Interaction Associates

One of the most critical elements of retail customer experience is the direct interaction customers have with retail associates. That makes hiring a critical…

Ikea launches $10M social fund for workers

November 23, 2022

Ikea is launching a $10 million social fund, as well as offering bigger staff discounts, to support workers dealing with higher living costs.

Amazon laying off thousands of employees starting this month

November 22, 2022

Amazon is reportedly cutting 10,000 jobs starting this month which will focus on the retail division, devices unit and human resources.

Amazon puts a hold on corporate hiring

November 4, 2022

Amazon won't be hiring any corporate-level leaders or executives for the next few month, citing the economy.

How Millennials and Gen Z Are Changing the Future of Customer Service

Customer loyalty is changing: Brands need to keep up with and exceed customer expectations more than ever, especially for younger generations. The main…

Amazon hiring 150K workers nationwide as holiday season looms

October 12, 2022

Amazon is hiring 150,000 employees in the U.S. for full, part-time and season roles.

Amazon puts hold on corporate retail hires

October 7, 2022

Amazon is putting the brake on corporate hiring in its retail division through the end of this year, including tech roles and its Amazon stores business…

Dick’s Sporting Goods kicks off holiday hiring

October 5, 2022

Dick's Sporting Goods plans to hire nearly 9,000 seasonal employees for the holiday season.

Amazon raises hourly wage ahead of holiday season

September 30, 2022

Amazon is boosting its average hourly starting pay for frontline warehouse workers from $18 to more than $19 which it says reflects almost a $1 billion…