Employment
Here’s How Local Gov Can Revive Retail Real Estate and Reimagine Jobs
The National League of Cities cited eight key recommendations for city leaders to facilitate an inclusive…
8,000 Under Armour Workers Getting New $15 Minimum Wage
The pay hikes would impact workers in stores and DCs, as the federal minimum wage issue rages on throughout…
US Retailers Didn’t Impact Job Growth in August
American employers added 151,000 nonfarm jobs in August, the U.S. Labor Department reported Friday.
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U.S. Shoe Store Employment Declines as Price Drops Weigh on Outlooks
June wasn’t such a hot month for footwear retailers or employees, according to new data released by the…
US Jobs Growth Stalls in May
American employers added only 38,000 nonfarm jobs in May, the U.S. Labor Department reported Friday.
H&M Commits to 4,000 New Jobs in Ethiopia
H&M, DBL Group and Swedfund are contributing to the growth of Ethiopia's garment industry sector.
E-Commerce Growth Fuels Warehouse Hires in October
According to a jobs report released Friday by the Labor Department, warehousing and storage companies added…
Department Stores Add Jobs in September
Employment at specialty apparel retailers, which had been increasing over the past several months while…
Specialty Clothing Stores Post Employment Gains, Department Store Jobs Decline
Business at specialty clothing and clothing accessories stores is booming and the success has fueled job…
Kmart Announces More Store Closures in Cost-Cutting Effort
Kmart will close five stores across Michigan by early December, including two in the Metro Detroit area.
US Yarn Manufacturer to Double Workforce
North Carolina governor Pat McCroy announced last week that yarn manufacturer CS Carolina, Inc. will invest…
Chinese Gov’t To Invest $1.6 Billion In Xinjiang’s Textile Industry
The Chinese government announced its plans to invest 10 billion yuan ($1.6 billion) directly into the…
USTR Annual Report Sets Ambitious Trade Agenda; Responds to Criticisms
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) released its annual trade report detailing an…
Indian Business Leaders Will Hire More, Raise Wages in 2013
The majority of Indian businesses--73%--plan to increase hiring and add new employees in the next twelve…