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Macy's to Cut More Than 10,000 Jobs and Close 68 Stores

Overall, Macy's said, the job reductions represent about 7 percent of its workforce.

Retail

Macy's to Cut More Than 10,000 Jobs and Close 68 Stores

Overall, Macy's said, the job reductions represent about 7 percent of its workforce.


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Retailers to Drop On-Call Scheduling Amid State Probes

Six US retailers will no longer require hourly employees to check whether they are still needed for work and risk having their scheduled shifts canceled with little notice.

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Retailers to Drop On-Call Scheduling Amid State Probes

Six US retailers will no longer require hourly employees to check whether they are still needed for work and risk having their scheduled shifts canceled with little notice.


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Former Tumi Boss Named New Lands' End CEO

The casual clothing company Lands' End is naming the one-time chief executive of the high-end luggage maker Tumi as its next chief executive officer.

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Former Tumi Boss Named New Lands' End CEO

The casual clothing company Lands' End is naming the one-time chief executive of the high-end luggage maker Tumi as its next chief executive officer.


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A 21st Century Retail Workhouse Should Worry Investors

A Channel 4 news report that aired late Wednesday alleged workers were exploited in a warehouse that supplies all of JD’s stores and fullfills online orders.

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A 21st Century Retail Workhouse Should Worry Investors

A Channel 4 news report that aired late Wednesday alleged workers were exploited in a warehouse that supplies all of JD’s stores and fullfills online orders.


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Kering unveils new maternity and adoption policy for staff

"All staff who have been at Kering and its brands for at least a year, will have 14 weeks on full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and five days

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Kering unveils new maternity and adoption policy for staff

"All staff who have been at Kering and its brands for at least a year, will have 14 weeks on full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and five days


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Social Goods | Asos and Acne Under Fire, a Sustainable Fur Business?

This week, Asos faces accusations of underpaying their workers; meanwhile, Acne Studios pulls a sandal that eerily resembles a shoe designed for impoverished children.

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Social Goods | Asos and Acne Under Fire, a Sustainable Fur Business?

This week, Asos faces accusations of underpaying their workers; meanwhile, Acne Studios pulls a sandal that eerily resembles a shoe designed for impoverished children.


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Wal-Mart Crime Epidemic Comes Under Fire From Labour Activists

Making Change at Wal-Mart, a labour group backed by the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union, will start running television ads this week in four media markets and has been handing out fliers to customers in 20 cities.

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Wal-Mart Crime Epidemic Comes Under Fire From Labour Activists

Making Change at Wal-Mart, a labour group backed by the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union, will start running television ads this week in four media markets and has been handing out fliers to customers in 20 cities.


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Benetton Heir Quits Clothing Brand's Board

Alessandro Benetton, the son of one of the Italian fashion brand's founders, has quit the Benetton Group board in a move that has raised union concerns about the company's future.

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Benetton Heir Quits Clothing Brand's Board

Alessandro Benetton, the son of one of the Italian fashion brand's founders, has quit the Benetton Group board in a move that has raised union concerns about the company's future.


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Nordstrom to Hire Fewer Temporary Employees For Holiday Season

The company said about 9,500 temporary employees will be hired in sales and stock positions at its stores in the United States and Canada and Nordstrom Rack stores in the United States.

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Nordstrom to Hire Fewer Temporary Employees For Holiday Season

The company said about 9,500 temporary employees will be hired in sales and stock positions at its stores in the United States and Canada and Nordstrom Rack stores in the United States.


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Macy's Joins Kohl's, Target in Keeping Holiday Season Hiring Flat

Macy's said it would hire about 83,000 temporary workers for the holiday quarter, the third major retailer after Kohl's and Target to keep seasonal hiring largely unchanged from last year.

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Macy's Joins Kohl's, Target in Keeping Holiday Season Hiring Flat

Macy's said it would hire about 83,000 temporary workers for the holiday quarter, the third major retailer after Kohl's and Target to keep seasonal hiring largely unchanged from last year.


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Kohl's To Hire Over 69,000 Workers This Holiday Season

Kohl's said it would hire more than 69,000 extra workers in the United States for the holiday selling season, the same as last year.

Retail

Kohl's To Hire Over 69,000 Workers This Holiday Season

Kohl's said it would hire more than 69,000 extra workers in the United States for the holiday selling season, the same as last year.


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Tiffany Adds Canadian Pacific’s Erceg as Chief Financial Officer

Tiffany hired Canadian Pacific Railway's Mark Erceg as chief financial officer, adding an executive with global and consumer-brand experience to fill a recent vacancy.

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Tiffany Adds Canadian Pacific’s Erceg as Chief Financial Officer

Tiffany hired Canadian Pacific Railway's Mark Erceg as chief financial officer, adding an executive with global and consumer-brand experience to fill a recent vacancy.