Free Virtual Support Services for Retail Associates Now Available during COVID-19 Crisis
A partnership between NASP and an employee assistance program provider will offer virtual counseling and support resources to retail associates at no cost to...
Apparel Supply Chains Must Reset for the Future Says GlobalData
Apparel brands and retailers must use the global coronavirus crisis to take stock of their existing business models and create more stable and sustainable...
Retailers Unveil Blueprint for Shopping Safe Reopening
The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) and the National Retail Federation (NRF) released a Blueprint for Shopping Safe today outlining a phased-in approach to...
Kroger Releases a Blueprint for Businesses to Reopen Safely
As the national debate intensifies on when and how to reopen businesses, The Kroger Co. released a downloadable resource called “Sharing What We’ve Learned:...
Sustainability Is All the Rage in Retail. Where Does LP Fit In?
A hot topic at NRF 2020 in January, sustainability may be the most fashionable retail business trend going—at least prior to the coronavirus crisis....
How Source Tagging Can Help Improve Sustainability for Retailers
Earth Day 2020 on April 22 is marking the green holiday’s 50th anniversary. While many similar events have been forced to reschedule or cancel...
COVID-19 Pandemic Will Put Sustainability Concerns on Hold
Sustainability was the buzz word of 2019 and would have continued to increase in prominence in 2020. However, the global outbreak of COVID-19 coronavirus will bring progress to a halt.
Walmart Meets Commitment to Hire 150,000 Associates, Pledges to Hire More
After reaching their pledge to hire 150,000 new associates in just one month, Walmart has committed to hiring an additional 50,000 associates.
COVID-19 UK Lockdown Shuts 382 million sq ft of Retail Space, Impacting £14.5bn of...
The closure of non-essential retail in the UK, now extended for another three weeks, equates to 382 million square feet of physical space out...
Retail Leaders Release 5 Tips to #ShopSafe Video
To encourage safe shopping habits, the Retail Industry Leaders Association released a video highlighting 5 tips to safe shopping.
