human resources

Qurate Hires Former Pandora Exec to Lead Human Resources

Qurate Retail Group — parent company of HSN, QVC and Zulily — has appointed David Gerbitz as Chief People Officer to oversee…

L Brands Names New CEO of Victoria’s Secret Lingerie, Appoints Three Other Leaders

L Brands has made multiple C-level leadership changes at Victoria’s Secret, including the promotion of Martin Waters to CEO of Victoria’s Secret…

You’d Better Watch Out: How To Avoid Holiday Retail Risks

The holidays are supposed to be a happy time. Kids get presents; families come together; and retailers enjoy their most significant sales…

6 Ways To Develop A Successful, Albeit Small, E-Commerce Team

In this exclusive article, Gabrielle Gallo, Head of E-Commerce for The Sak Brand Group, provides six tips for developing a productive and…

Sears Holdings Names New Chief Administrative Officer

Sears Holdings has appointed James P. Andrew as Chief Administrative Officer. In his new role, he will be responsible for the company’s…

1:1 With Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Talent VP

Recently I had the opportunity to speak with Patti Clauss, Vice President, Global Talent Acquisition, for Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSI). She shared her…

Empower Software Unveils EmpowerOne

Empower Software Solutions, a provider of workforce and human capital management solutions, has introduced EmpowerOne, a new solution designed to improve employee…

HSN Promotes Martinez To Chief Human Resources Officer

Multichannel retailer HSN, Inc. has promoted its SVP of Talent Management Maria Martinez to Chief Human Resources Officer, effective immediately. In her…

New York & Company Adopts PeopleAnswers

New York & Company, a women’s specialty retailer, will implement human resources software from PeopleAnswers to improve staffing efforts across the chain. …

1-800-Flowers Improves Employee Productivity With Work.com

Cutting-edge organizations are recognizing the benefits of utilizing social networking sites and more interactive communication methods to improve employee productivity and overall…

Survey: RFID Pricing Remains Primary Concern For Majority Of Retailers

RFID implementation remains a point of debate within the retail industry. Although the benefits have been proven, the price is still an…

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