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- Áine Cain for Business InsiderSep 14 ’21
The 11 biggest questions CEOs are asking about Biden’s vaccine mandate
President Joe Biden has ordered OSHA to mandate vaccines or routine testing for large employers. But numerous questions remain around what that will entail for businesses. Retail Industry Leaders Association say that a vaccine mandate amounts to a "c…
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- Áine Cain for Business InsiderSep 13 ’21
Businesses are waiting before ordering company-wide jabs in the wake of Biden’s vaccine mandate
President Joe Biden recently directed OSHA to issue a vaccination mandate for large employers. But that move doesn't meant that large retailers will immediately begin requiring the jab. Insider spoke with labor lawyer Kate Bally about what's next for…
- Áine Cain for Business InsiderSep 01 ’21
Walmart is set to hire 20,000 permanent supply chain workers to ramp up for the holiday season
Walmart is slated to hire 20,000 new workers across its supply chain. The company has tied the hiring spree to the 2021 holiday season. Walmart has also made an ongoing effort to expand its supply chain and e-commerce capabilities. See more stories o…
- Áine Cain for Business InsiderAug 31 ’21
Southwest pilots fed up with pandemic working conditions slam management for sheltering at home while they were ‘crammed into hotel shuttles’ and cockpits for long hours
A new lawsuit from Southwest pilots calls out discrepancies in conditions for frontline and white-collar workers. The suit criticizes management for protecting themselves while pilots risk their health on the job. While many corporate offices have al…
- Áine Cain for Business InsiderAug 30 ’21
A witch hand candle holder has been flooded with bad reviews on Bath & Body Works’ site because commenters say it’s impossible to find
Bath & Body Works' "witch hand" candle pedestal has cast a spell on shoppers. But many angry customers are hexing the specialty retailer in their reviews of the sold-out product. Numerous reviews included accusations about resellers buying up all the…
- Áine Cain for Business InsiderAug 26 ’21
Dollar General says it completed the first phase of its DG Fresh overhaul, and the program could be a game-changer for its fresh grocery dreams
Dollar General has completed its DG Fresh rollout across all stores. DG Fresh allows the company to distribute frozen and refrigerated items in-house. The initiative could also unlock fresh produce for the dollar store giant. See more stories on Insi…
- Áine Cain for Business InsiderAug 26 ’21
Dollar Tree says its international shipments are taking forever, and it’s a sign of how COVID-19 and the Suez blockage have swamped the world of freight
Dollar Tree is sounding the alarm on high freight shipping costs. On Thursday, the company said the spot market for freight spiked 20% since its last earnings call. Industry experts forecast that that freight costs could possibly stay high until 2023…
- Áine Cain for Business InsiderAug 24 ’21
Walmart is launching GoLocal, a new service that will offer local delivery for national brands and small business operators
Walmart is launching a new delivery service called Walmart Go Local. The service will cater to local outfits and national businesses alike. "Our strengths lie in our local footprint and our digital connections," US CEO John Furner said. See more stor…
- Áine Cain for Business InsiderAug 22 ’21
Shoplifting syndicates are costing retailers billions every year. Industry insiders are pointing to the ease of online reselling for helping crime rings thrive.
Retailers are voicing concerns that e-commerce has prompted a spike in professional shoplifters boosting high-value items to sell online. Brick-and-mortar advocates are arguing that online sellers need to take more action to stop theft. But critics s…
- Áine Cain for Business InsiderAug 18 ’21
Amazon just dethroned Walmart, making it harder for the tech giant to hide behind Walmart’s enormous size
The New York Times has declared that Amazon has overtaken Walmart in sales. History indicates that Amazon's huge size could attract more antitrust scrutiny. Still, most industry observers have pegged this milestone as a long time coming for Amazon. S…
