Although the federal COVID-19 Public Health Declaration officially proclaimed the pandemic over nearly a year ago (on May 11, 2023), many employers, especially those in the retail industry, continue ...

A forthcoming study from Lotis Blue Consulting (LBC) and the National Retail Federation (NRF) shows that health and safety are more important than ever in retaining retail employees. And Aaron ...

Workforce management evolves with changing labor demands. "Labor dynamics in retail have changed dramatically in the last 12 months with a tightening of the job market and stabilizing sales, ...

As the holidays approach, retailers are gearing up for one of their busiest seasons. In an industry known for long and irregular hours, demanding customer interactions and physical strain, this time ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In recent quarters, retailers have been quick to decry shoplifting and organized crime rings as a hindrance to profit growth. Just ...

With so many shifts in the market, the pressure is on to upskill your workforce. However, there is a balance between getting employees up to speed quickly and effectively while also fostering open ...

Since shoppers have returned to stores after the height of the pandemic, in-person retail sales have increased. But with the uptick in sales, retailers have seen a correlating increase in losses ...

For Fadi Sahouri, the general manager of a Middle Eastern jewelry store in Bridgeview, July 13, 2023, began like any other Thursday. His employees were busy setting up the store, filling display cases ...

Stress plays a huge role in the productivity, focus and feelings of employees. Stressed employees can lose the ability to be present and attentive in the workplace, which is a crucial part of ...

While the industry is certainly not unfamiliar with high employee attrition rates, it is a growing problem as half of frontline retail employees are considering leaving their jobs in the next few ...

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