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EXCLUSIVE: Steve Dennis talks retail leadership in age of innovation
Retail executives need to keep up with disruption and innovation and be willing to take risks.
Retail industry continues as nation’s largest private-sector employer
The retail industry supports more than one-in-four U.S. jobs.

Patagonia's store in Reno is its first to unionize

Patagonia is the latest U.S. retailer to see employees at one of its stores vote in favor of union representation.
DoorDash monitors abusive interactions with AI

DoorDash is using artificial intelligence (AI) to detect drivers or customers who conduct inappropriate in-app conversations.
Amazon makes progress in workplace safety

Amazon is reducing workplace injuries and time lost to recordable incidents.
Wawa in summer hiring offensive

It’s only March, but Wawa is thinking summer.
Starbucks to work with unions

Starbucks Corp. has shifted its strategy regarding labor unions.
Lowe's giving frontline employees $140 million in EOY bonuses

Lowe’s Companies continues to invest in its employees.
Retailers view return fraud with urgency

New data reveals that retailers have major concerns regarding fraudulent returns — and with good reason.
Walmart accelerates employee skills-based training for in-demand jobs

Walmart is doubling down on skills-based training as a pathway for employees’ future success in the company.

EXCLUSIVE: Steve Dennis talks retail leadership in age of innovation