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$35K overtime salary threshold back in effect
A federal judge ruled that the Department of Labor’s 2024 rule exceeded the agency’s authority and is unlawful.
By Ginger Christ • Nov. 19, 2024 -
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How to perfect store-level hiring and retention
Beyond increasing pay and benefits, retailers should consider new recruiting avenues, streamline applications and make sure training and onboarding serve each worker, experts say.
By Jessica Loder • Oct. 30, 2024 -
Courtesy of Sheetz
Sheetz expands program to hire workers with disabilities
The c-store retailer is the first company in Pennsylvania to commit to a state-funded initiative that helps people with disabilities obtain competitive, integrated employment.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 30, 2024 -
Courtesy of 7-Eleven
Column3 Big Numbers: 7-Eleven comes under pressure
The world’s largest c-store company recently highlighted its use of AI in hiring, revealed hundreds of store closures and tempered 2024 operating income expectations.
By Jessica Loder • Oct. 18, 2024 -
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How 7-Eleven is combating its biggest hiring challenge
The retailer was losing candidates “left and right” because its recruitment process was too slow, according to its senior director of talent acquisition. Then it brought AI into the fold.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 16, 2024 -
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Column3 Big Numbers: Swipe fees, TXB trimming turnover and fresh chicken
The 2024 NACS Show delivered data on the cost of credit cards, the benefits of good training and a blissfully short wait for fried chicken.
By Jessica Loder • Oct. 11, 2024 -
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Gen Z workers want flexibility, community, report says
As this cohort increasingly joins the workforce, a survey from the Top Employer Institute shows that providing a good work-life balance is vital to attracting and keeping them.
By Jessica Loder • Sept. 24, 2024 -
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Pilot taps Walmart workforce guru for new VP role
Jocelyn Caldwell, Pilot’s vice president of people and belonging, previously spent three years leading the retail giant’s talent team.
By Brett Dworski • Sept. 24, 2024 -
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‘Largest labor shortage the country has ever seen’ looms, report warns
HR should be open-minded about reaching as many applicants as possible and training new hires to make sure they have the skills for the job, a Lightcast study advises.
By Laurel Kalser • Sept. 23, 2024 -
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Parkland USA VP of communications retires
Laura Varn has stepped away from her role after nearly six years with the energy and retail company.
By Jessica Loder • Sept. 17, 2024 -
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Retail workers hail New York’s new panic-button law
But the bill signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul, which requires a host of safety measures to address store-based crime, was opposed by key trade groups.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 9, 2024 -
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SpartanNash names new chief marketing officer
Erin Storm brings nearly 20 years of experience at Kellogg’s to the company as it continues its “merchandising transformation.”
By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 28, 2024 -
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How does manager tenure affect team performance?
Manager tenure is often correlated to high performance, Visier said, but in many organizations, manager effectiveness lessens after a number of years.
By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 23, 2024 -
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AB InBev to shutter Anheuser-Busch distribution facility
The brewer’s closure of the Massachusetts plant will impact 193 jobs. It comes amid a national decline in beer volumes.
By Chris Casey • Aug. 22, 2024 -
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Sheetz expands education resources for staff
A partnership with AllCampus gives employees access to more than 500 low-cost or tuition-free degree and certificate programs.
By Jessica Loder • Aug. 14, 2024 -
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Chevron to move headquarters as 3 leaders retire
The oil company is relocating its main office from San Ramon, California, to Houston.
By Jessica Loder • Aug. 5, 2024 -
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SpartanNash to lay off 141 employees
The distributor, wholesaler and retailer that owns its own grocery stores and gas stations is shuttering its distribution center in Landover, Maryland.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 23, 2024 -
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5 burning c-store industry questions for the rest of 2024
With uncertainties inside and outside stores, convenience retailers have their eyes on consumer spending, EVs, gas consumption and employment levels.
By Jessica Loder , Brett Dworski • July 10, 2024 -
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Loop Neighborhood Market hires new fresh food director
Brandon Frampton, who was recently Mountain Express’ president, has also held foodservice roles with TXB and Pilot Company.
By Jessica Loder • June 14, 2024 -
Retrieved from HEB.com.
Ruiz Food Products to close California plant
The frozen food manufacturer, which makes the roller grill staple Tornados, will lay off 215 workers at its Tulare plant starting Aug. 30.
By Joelle Anselmo • June 12, 2024 -
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Love’s rolls out free education perks for workers
The “Fuel Your Growth” program offers degree programs, certifications and more.
By Jessica Loder • June 4, 2024 -
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Leo’s taps MAPCO director as new VP of retail
After 17 years at the Tennessee-based retailer, Damian Wyatt joins the four-site Indiana-based convenience store chain.
By Jessica Loder • May 31, 2024 -
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DOL overtime expansion ‘unlawful,’ business groups argue
NACS joined the National Retail Federation and others in saying the rule expansion violates the Fair Labor Standards Act and Administrative Procedure Act.
By Caroline Colvin • May 30, 2024 -
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Weigel’s builds employee rewards program
Workers can earn rewards, access discounts and receive freebies from vendors through the MyWeigel’s Employee app.
By Jessica Loder • May 21, 2024 -
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Pilot names new head of technology
Andy Lupo’s promotion is the latest in a long series of executive changes for the travel center company in the past year.
By Jessica Loder • May 16, 2024
