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How The COVID-19 Crisis Impacts The Employee-Customer Relationship And How To Keep It Strong

For decades, the ‘Service-Profit Chain’ concept that engaged employees led to satisfied customers and ultimately, greater profitability, has…

Executive Viewpoints July 6
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Report: Apple Closes 30 More Locations, McDonald’s Halts Reopenings As COVID-19 Spreads

Responding to increases in COVID-19 cases in multiple regions, Apple will close 30 additional U.S. stores, bringing its…

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Salesfloor Adds Three New Tools For Operating Post-COVID-19

Salesfloor, a mobile application platform designed for store associates, has launched a new product bundle designed to assist…

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RetailX Virtual: How 4 Digital-First Retailers Leverage Tech To Enhance Human Connections

When COVID-19’s stay-at-home orders halted most physical retail and boosted e-Commerce, it wasn’t just the brick-and-mortar retailers that…

Features July 2
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Amazon Awards Bonuses To Frontline Workers After Ending Pandemic Pay Raises

Frontline employees who worked for Amazon for the entire month of June are being rewarded with one-time bonuses…

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Macy’s Reports $3.6 Billion Loss In Q1 But Sees Gradual Recovery Ahead

Macy’s reported a net loss of nearly $3.6 billion during Q1 2020 as its revenue, hit by extended…

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Nike Forecasts Layoffs Following $790M Net Loss In Q4

Nike is planning phased job cuts that are expected to begin in late July and last through the…

News June 30
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Lowe’s Dedicates Another $100 Million To Frontline Associate Bonuses

Lowe’s will pay its frontline employees an additional $100 million in bonuses, bringing the retailer’s total commitment to…

News June 29
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DTC Brands Must Upgrade Shopper Experience To Capitalize On COVID-19 Disruptions

Direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands have fared well during the COVID-19 crisis, and that trend will likely continue, at least…

Features June 29
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