Sparked by Pandemic Stresses, Unionizing Workers Seek Respect and a Place at the Table
While only a small number of retail stores have unionized, the growing popularity of the movement may herald…
Features August 16
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JCPenney Picks Walmart and Starbucks Vet as New CFO
JCPenney has appointed Stephanie Plaines as CFO, effective immediately. Plaines will lead all financial activities across the retailer,…
News August 11
Study: 82% of Retail Workers Say Stress and Burnout Have Increased
There are strong signs that the “Great Resignation” is still having a major impact on the U.S. job…
Features August 9
CNBC: Workers United Asks Starbucks to Extend Planned Benefits to Unionized Workers
Unionized Starbucks cafés are reportedly asking the coffee giant to extend planned benefits, including pay raises, to all…
News August 2
Starbucks to Shutter 16 Stores for Safety Concerns, Including One Unionized Location
Starbucks will reportedly close 16 U.S. stores, mostly on the West Coast, due to safety concerns, according to…
News July 15
Reports: First Apple Store Successfully Unionizes; Starbucks Allegedly Closes Unionized Store in Retaliation
It’s a good news-bad news situation for retail unionization efforts. Apple reportedly experienced its first successful union vote,…
News June 21
WWD: Sephora CEO Leaving After Less Than Two Years
Martin Brok, CEO and President of Sephora, is reportedly leaving the company at the end of June after…
News June 7
WSJ: Starbucks’ Next CEO Will be External Hire
Starbucks Corporation has confirmed Howard Schultz will remain as interim CEO until Q1 2023 while the retailer’s board…
News June 6
Starbucks Workers Union Commits $1M to Strike and Defense Fund
Starbucks workers who strike in support of unionizing will be protected by a Strike and Defense Fund, to…
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