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Starbucks hands-on training program places Starbucks assistant store managers on a fast track to oversee their own stores

SEATTLE, 2015-9-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — When Vikas became assistant manager of a Starbucks in Vancouver, British Columbia he knew he wasn’t going to remain in that role. His hope was that an eight- to 12-month hands-on training program would put him in a position to manage his own store within a year. And that’s just…

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Inditex opens new store under the umbrella of its workforce integration programme ‘for&from’

The network of workforce integration stores employs people with disabilities. Arteixo, Spain, 2015-9-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Inditex has opened a new store under the umbrella of its workforce integration programme, ‘for&from'. The new establishment, devoted to the Tempe brand - the Inditex company which designs, markets and distributes footwear and accessories sold by all of…

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Sheetz to hold job fair on September 10, 2015 at NCWorks Career Center-Catawba, Newton, NC

ALTOONA, Pa., 2015-9-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sheetz is inviting potential employees to participate in a job fair, which will be held on Thursday, September 10, 2015, from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at NCWorks Career Center-Catawba, located at 3301 Hwy 70, Newton, NC 28658. Sheetz will be hiring salespeople to staff the company's three…

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John Lewis seeks 3,000 temporary Partners ahead of the busiest shopping period of the year

LONDON, 2015-9-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — John Lewis is searching for over 3,000 temporary Partners (staff) to fill roles across the retail and distribution arms of the business, ahead of the busiest shopping period of the year. The retailer is recruiting new Partners to assist customers in its 44 branches as they get ready for…

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RILA objectes DOL’s proposal to change workforce classification regulations

Proposed Rule Undermines Important Employee Benefits And Creates Enormous Burdens For Employers Arlington, VA, 2015-9-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — ​In comments submitted today to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) strenuously objected to the proposal to change workforce classification regulations. Specifically, the proposal would change the rules by which employees are…

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Wegmans now hires for its 14,000 square-foot expansion at 8270 Transit Road in Williamsville

BUFFALO, NY, 2015-9-7 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wegmans customers at Transit Road have been noticing big changes to the store. The 14,000 square-foot expansion at 8270 Transit Road in Williamsville is in full swing, and Wegmans is now hiring 50 new employees in advance of the project’s completion. Available positions include full- and part-time customer service,…

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H&M positive to the uniform minimum wage set in Myanmar

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2015-9-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — At H&M, we are positive to the uniform minimum wage that has been set by the Government. A uniform minimum wage across all industries is essential for the sustainable economic development not only for the textile industry but also for the country as a whole. H&M also believes…

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NCCR to Labor Department: plans to expand overtime eligibility would hit chain restaurant owners harder than other businesses

WASHINGTON, 2015-9-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Council of Chain Restaurants told the Labor Department today that the department’s proposal to expand overtime eligibility would hit its member companies harder than other businesses, requiring drastic changes in staffing structure, severely limiting promotion and career opportunities for would-be managers and possibly putting some restaurants…

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NRF to Labor Department: salary level recommended under a proposal to expand overtime is too high

WASHINGTON, 2015-9-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation today told the Labor Department that the salary level recommended under a proposal to expand overtime is too high, and asked officials to use previous methodology that would result in a lower figure. NRF also said plans to automatically increase the number each year…

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H&M’s unique fair living wage strategy shows progress

H&M’s unique fair living wage strategy, launched in 2013, is showing progress on many fronts. This update describes our goals and achievements as well as work in progress and challenges. STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2015-9-1 — /EPR Retail News/ — By testing and up-scaling the Fair Wage Method*, significant steps are taken towards creating improved pay structures at…

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Sainsbury’s will award 137,000 colleagues with pay increase of 4%

LONDON, 2015-8-28— /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury’s will award 137,000 colleagues working in stores across the country an industry-leading pay increase of 4%, taking Sainsbury’s standard rate of pay to £7.36 per hour, effective from 30 August. This is the highest pay increase for store colleagues the company has awarded in over a decade. Takes…

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The Kroger Co. will hold open interviews nationwide on Tues., Sept. 15, for all veterans and their family members

Kroger Family of Stores Hiring 20,000 Employees Nationwide CINCINNATI, OH, 2015-8-25— /EPR Retail News/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) family of stores today announced it will hold open interviews nationwide on Tues., Sept. 15, for all veterans and their family members.  Nationwide, the company is hiring to fill an estimated 20,000 permanent positions in its…

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Chipotle Mexican Grill to hire 4,000 new employees on its first-ever National Career Day on September 9

Job interviews will take place at all U.S. restaurants; applicants are invited to register online for an interview DENVER, CO, 2015-8-24— /EPR Retail News/ — Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) today announced its first-ever National Career Day, taking place on Wednesday, September 9, with the goal of hiring 4,000 new employees. Management teams at each U.S.…

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Starbucks at the first Opportunity Fair & Forum in Chicago on August 13

Job interviews can be intimidating for even the most confident person. SEATTLE, 2015-8-11— /EPR Retail News/ — To help future applicants, Starbucks has a concise collection of interview and resume tips. Heading into the first Opportunity Fair & Forum in Chicago on August 13, John Phillips, Starbucks vice president of Global Staffing, also suggests concentrating on interview…

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ALDI to host hiring events throughout the United States during the month of August for more than 2,500 positions

Grocery Leader Offers Valued Jobs with Generous Compensation Batavia, Ill., 2015-8-7— /EPR Retail News/ — ALDI, the nation’s low-price grocery leader*, will host hiring events throughout the United States during the month of August for more than 2,500 positions, a significant step toward achieving its goal of creating 10,000 new jobs by the end of 2018. With more…

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Starbucks Plans to Open Stores in Diverse, Under-represented Neighborhoods in 15 U.S. Cities

Starbucks Plans to Open Stores in Diverse, Under-represented Neighborhoods in 15 U.S. Cities, Will Work with Local Minority and Women-Owned Suppliers, Nonprofits and Civic Leaders to Create New Opportunities for Economic Development and Community Engagement First Stores to Open in Chicago, Ferguson, Milwaukee, Phoenix, and Queens, New York Starbucks Multiplies Impact Beyond Stores with $1.5 Million…

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RILA: 178 employers and trade associations to endorse legislation aimed at providing employees and employers with more effective means for determining eligibility for Exchange tax credits

178 Organizations Urge Action To Provide Employees And Employers With Needed Clarity On Exchange Subsidies Arlington, VA, 2015-7-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — In a letter sent today, a coalition of 178 employers and trade associations joined together to endorse legislation aimed at providing employees and employers with a more effective means for determining eligibility for Exchange tax credits under…

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Carrefour France and France’s state-funded body for helping people find local employment renew their existing partnership

Boulogne-Billancourt, France, 2015-7-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — On 10 July 2015, Isabelle Calvez – Carrefour France's Director of Human Resources, Thierry Roger – Director of Carrefour’s Employment Centre and Thomas Cazenave – Deputy Managing Director of Pôle emploi (France's state-funded body set up to help people find local employment) entered into a nationwide framework agreement…

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More than a dozen leading US companies to create the nation’s largest employer-led coalition committed to creating pathways to meaningful employment for America’s young people

Top U.S.-Based Companies Create Pathways to Economic Opportunity for Young Americans Alaska Airlines, Cintas, CVS Health, Hilton Worldwide, HMSHost, JCPenney, JPMorgan Chase, Lyft, Macy’s, Microsoft, Porch.com, Potbelly Sandwich Shop, Starbucks, Taco Bell, Target, Walgreens and Walmart Come Together With the Goal to Create the Nation’s Largest Employer-Led Coalition to Hire or Train 100,000 Opportunity Youth …

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Hy-Vee employees honored during the annual FMI Connect conference in Chicago hosted by the Food Marketing Institute last month

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, 2015-7-7 — /EPR Retail News/ — Nine Hy-Vee, Inc. employees were recently recognized for their excellence after winning industry competitions. Hy-Vee employees in various positions were honored during the annual FMI Connect conference in Chicago, one of the industry’s largest trade shows, hosted by the Food Marketing Institute last month. Brian Wilken, store director at…

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Starbucks committed to hire 10,000 veterans and military spouses by the year 2018

SEATTLE, 2015-7-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — On a rainy Seattle afternoon this past April, members of Starbucks Armed Forces Network (AFN) didn’t let the weather stop them from volunteering at an urban farm. They planted, mulched and got covered in mud -- all to help grow fruits and vegetables for local homeless veterans. They have returned to…

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Homebase features new range of Autumn/Winter homewares, furniture and accessories

Milton Keynes, 2015-7-1 — /EPR Retail News/ — Get ready for the change in seasons with a stylish new range of homewares, furniture and accessories from leading home enhancement retailer Homebase. The AW15 collection features an array of products across four brand new collections; Homestead, Refined Elegance, Retreat and Highland Heritage. Delve into the depths of the rural…

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Starbucks scored 100 out of 100 on a new Disability Equality Index survey

SEATTLE, 2015-6-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks scored 100 out of 100 on a new Disability Equality Index survey, a joint initiative of the American Association of People with Disabilities and the U.S. Business Leadership Network. The Disability Equality Index (DEI) is a national, transparent benchmarking tool that offers businesses an opportunity to receive an…

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Wegmans Food Markets now hiring and training for part-time positions at its new Concordville location in Glen Mills

CONCORDVILLE, PA, 2015-6-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wegmans Food Markets is now hiring and training for part-time positions at its new Concordville location in Glen Mills, which is set to open Sunday, November 8. The 111,000 square-foot store is located at Brandywine Mills shopping center on Route 202 just south of Route 1. There are 325 part-time…

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Walmart Foundation grants $800,000 to the NRF Foundation for analysis of the retail industry’s learning and development needs

WASHINGTON, 2015-6-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — As a part of Walmart and the Walmart Foundation’s $100 million commitment to industry workforce development, an $800,000 grant has been awarded to the NRF Foundation. Through this grant the NRF Foundation will work with employers to determine the competencies needed in the industry and the potential for…

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CarMax, Inc. now accepts applications for the company’s first store in Richmond, Texas

RICHMOND, Virginia, 2015-5-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation's largest retailer of used cars, is currently hiring for the company’s first store in Richmond, Texas. It is CarMax’s 6th store in the Houston area and 15 th store in the state of Texas. The new store, which is more than 50,000 square-feet, is…

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IKEA begins the coworker recruitment process for its future St. Louis store, opening Fall 2015

ST. LOUIS, MO, 2015-5-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, today announced it has begun the coworker recruitment process for its future St. Louis store, opening Fall 2015 along Interstate 64 at the intersection of Vandeventer and Forest Park Avenues in the Cortex Innovation District. Candidates interested in working at the…

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Wegmans Food Markets to hire 550 full- and part-time people for its new Westwood location set to open on October 11

WESTWOOD, MA, 2015-5-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wegmans Food Markets today announced it is now hiring and training for both part-time and full-time positions for its new Westwood location on University Ave near I95, set to open on October 11. A variety of positions in all departments are available. These include a significant number of culinary…

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John Lewis: Applications for more than 500 roles at John Lewis Birmingham shop open tomorrow; Recruitment for over 200 new roles in Milton Keynes underway

New roles created as the retailer invests in both bricks and clicks Over 500 vacancies go live tomorrow in Birmingham, to join team of 150 specialist roles already being recruited Recruitment is underway for over 200 new roles in Milton Keynes. LONDON, 2015-4-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — John Lewis is recruiting for roles to support…

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