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Walmart Will Cover 100% of College Tuition and Books for Associates

The world’s largest retailer is investing nearly $1 billion over the next five years on the development of its workforce, including covering 100% of college tuition and books for associates.
Movers & Shakers: Kroger, GNC, Utz Announce Executive Changes

Welcome to Movers & Shakers, a roundup of recent executive moves in the retail industry.

Target Makes Good on Diversity Pledge

After pledging to increase diversity at the leadership level, Target has reported a nearly 25% increase in Black representation among its officers.
Speculation Over Amazon’s Cryptocurrency Interests Grows After Job Posting

Speculation is rising that Amazon may be looking to enter the cryptocurrency space after the e-commerce giant posted a job opening for a “digital currency and blockchain product lead.”
Walmart, PepsiCo Partner in Team Recognition Program

Walmart, in a joint recognition effort with PepsiCo, is launching “Every Day Heroes” to celebrate associates making a difference on their teams.
Retailers Face a Reckoning in Tight Labor Market

Coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic, retailers are facing one of the biggest labor crunches to date.
Movers & Shakers: Ross Stores CFO Departs, Fossil Group Adds Digital Exec

Welcome to Movers & Shakers, a roundup of the latest executive movements in the retail industry.
Retailers Turn to TikTok to Fill Open Roles

Amid one of the biggest labor crunches to date, retailers are leveraging TikTok to recruit new employees for open roles.
Dollar General Launches Hiring Blitz for 50K Roles

Discount retailer Dollar General plans to hire 50,000 new employees by Labor Day, the company announced.
Movers & Shakers: Amazon’s Snags Tesco Veteran; Kroger, Smithfield Foods Make Exec Changes from Within

Welcome to Movers & Shakers, a roundup of recent executive changes in the retail industry.
Hy-Vee Appoints First-Ever Chief Medical Officer

Supermarket chain Hy-Vee has appointed its first-ever chief medical officer, naming Daniel Fick, MD, to the role.
7-Eleven Franchises Are Having Trouble Filling Open Roles

Understaffing is becoming a larger problem for 7-Eleven franchise owners, according to a recent survey.
Convenience Store Chain Bumps Up Wages for the Third Time

Rutter’s, a York, Pennsylvania-based convenience store chain, has increased wages for the third time in the last 15 months, according to Convenience Store News.
Movers & Shakers: Dollar General, Instacart, Belk Name New Top Execs

Welcome to Movers & Shakers, a roundup of the latest executive appointments and changes in the retail industry.

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