NRF Video Contest Finalists Left to Public Vote

The NRF announced on April 2 the 20 finalists of the “This is Retail” contest, now open to the public for the final round of judging.

Small Suppliers Priority of President’s Council on Jobs and Competitiveness

President’s Council on Jobs and Competitiveness looking to help smaller suppliers grow and thrive.

Retail Job Jeopardy

The nation’s fragile economy is finally starting to recover. However, some sectors are still shrinking. The retail sector, for example, lost 8,100 jobs between January and February. Some observers worry those jobs won’t return quickly, because employees are being replaced by machines. The applications seem endless. Vending machines sell iPods, pizzas and bathing suits. Robots [...]

Report: Holiday Retail Hiring Was Up Significantly Over 2009

Retailers both large and small saw huge hiring gains in the recent holiday season. Now the hope is that the trend continues.

Findings Say Proposed Tax Would Cost Hundreds of Thousands of Jobs

The government’s attempts to solve the current economic crisis would only exacerbate the problem and increase unemployment.

Retailers Help Stem Job Losses

Total U.S. employment took an unexpected dip in the latest monthly figures, but at least general merchandise retailers are doing their best to help reverse the trend. Non-farm payrolls dropped by 131,000 in July, as the Federal government continued to cut Census jobs. The unemployment rate remained at a dismal 9.5 percent, as 181,000 workers [...]

Immigration Compliance: A Roadmap for the Savvy Retailer

With summer upon us and the marketplace flooded with jobseekers, many retail employers find themselves in the enviable position of having a large pool of potential workers from which to hire. But before you utter the words, “You’re hired,” you need to be sure you are prepared to navigate the potential pitfalls of immigration compliance. [...]

Salary Report

The higher the salaries, the better it is for the retailer. That’s why a recent salary report by the Conference Board, based in New York City, is not great news. With total salary increase budgets now barely exceeding inflation, even top performers may be just keeping up with cost of living increases, according to The [...]

Part Timers Spur Economy

Any job growth helps retailers, because it puts money in the pockets of consumers. At least one expert predicts a dramatic increase in part time workers as 2010 progresses; from the current 13 percent of employees to 39 percent this year. “This is good news for boomers, seniors and retirees, as these demographics are often [...]