Labor & Employment

The company pinned the sluggish results on a decline in unit volumes that was largely offset by inflation and new business with existing customers

National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said new workers coming to the U.S. helped fill open jobs and minimized wage-related price hikes.

Retail veteran Graham McIvor joins the food solutions provider and will play a key role in the company's ongoing merchandising transformation.

The company's recently released sustainability report shows forward movement on several key issues including support of farmers and forest preservation.

The grocer received the honor for the third consecutive year from Deloitte and The Wall Street Journal.

Brad Weston takes the top spot at the home specialty retailer after several years at Petco.

Industry veteran Lee DeVille joins the dollar store chain and will have operations oversight of the company's three retail divisions.

The retailer's new 1.1-million-square-foot facility in Arkansas will serve 250 stores in the region.