Human Resources

Rite Aid Closing 31 More Stores as Bankruptcy Proceedings Continue
The drugstore retailer is shuttering another 31 stores in a dozen states as part of its ongoing restructuring efforts.
Tis the Season for Retail Talent: Attracting, Hiring and Retaining Frontline Holiday Staff
In this special report, learn how retailers like Walmart, Starbucks, REI, and Target are leveraging technology to strategize for seasonal hiring success this year, and beyond.

Building (and Keeping!) The Retail Dream Team
In this infographic, delve into next-generation workforce strategies that will not only help in recruiting top retail talent but also ensure team members stay committed and motivated.
Nike Taps Amazon Fashion Exec As Next CTO: Report
Nike has reportedly named Muge Erdirik Dogan, a longtime leader in Amazon’s fashion division, to take up the role of its new chief technology officer.
2023 Retail Sustainability Awards
The inaugural Retail Sustainability Awards, presented by Retail Leader and RIS News, recognize the innovators and change makers who have made sustainability an integral part of how they do business.
Bed Bath & Beyond CEO Departs as Company Rebrands to 'Beyond'
Just months after overseeing Overstock.com's acquisition of struggling retail giant Bed Bath & Beyond, CEO Jonathan Johnson has left the company. On the same day, the company unveiled its new official name, Beyond, Inc.
REI Co-Op Names Guillaume Ledieu VP of Foundation Technology
REI Co-op is investing in end-to-end operational efficiencies to bolster its value chain, naming Guillaume Ledieu to the newly created role of VP of foundation technology.
Starbucks Elevates the Employee Experience Through Extended Benefits
Starbucks is making strides to offer a more compelling value proposition to its associates, building out its benefits based on feedback gathered from its employees.
Walgreens Boots Alliance Names New CIO and EVP
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has named a new chief information officer to lead the improvement of the digital experience for customers and patients, as the drugstore retailer continues its next phase of growth into a customer-centric healthcare company.
Guitar Center CEO Ron Japinga Out, New CEO Takes the Reigns
Guitar Center has named a member of the company's board of directors its new CEO, effective immediately, on the abrupt departure of CEO Ron Japinga.