Labor & Employment

Amazon to eliminate 18,000 jobs
In addition to an uncertain economy, another contributing factor in the layoffs was the rapid hiring Amazon conducted over the past several years to meet increased demand during the pandemic.
Minimum wage increases take effect in 23 states
As of Jan. 1, the minimum wage has gone up in 23 states and Washington, D.C. The dollar amount varies and ranges between $9.95 and $15.74.

Schnucks’ Flexforce employment option expands to additional Midwest locations

The Flexforce scheduling service is now available across the retailer’s Illinois, Indiana and Missouri stores.
What causes employees to quit and how can it be prevented?

Employee well-being experts Loopin has highlighted six of the major factors in the workplace that could lead to a high staff turnover.
Hy-Vee makes leadership changes

Hy-Vee CEO Jeremy Gosch was named vice chairman of the board of directors, and executives Donna Tweeten and Aaron Wiese will assume president roles overseeing distinct business areas.
Rite Aid’s Q3 shows growth in Elixir, headwinds in pharmacy margin

For the third quarter, Rite Aid reported a net loss of $67.1 million, or $1.23 loss per share, adjusted net loss of $7.9 million, or 14 cents loss per share.
Southeastern Grocers opens Winn-Dixie store in Jacksonville, Fla.

The new store, located in a suburb of its hometown of Jacksonville, is the first of three new Winn-Dixie stores the grocer is opening to support economic growth in its communities.
Walgreens Boots Alliance’s Alethia Jackson on providing health care for all

Alethia Jackson puts sustainability and health equity front and center at the company.
Vital Proteins achieves B Corp certification

Vital Proteins joins a global community of businesses that meet high standards of social and environmental impact.
Kroger comments on 2nd FTC request on proposed merger with Albertsons

Kroger said it continues to expect to complete the merger in early 2024.

Amazon to eliminate 18,000 jobs

Minimum wage increases take effect in 23 states

Schnucks’ Flexforce employment option expands to additional Midwest locations

What causes employees to quit and how can it be prevented?

Hy-Vee makes leadership changes

Rite Aid’s Q3 shows growth in Elixir, headwinds in pharmacy margin

Southeastern Grocers opens Winn-Dixie store in Jacksonville, Fla.

Walgreens Boots Alliance’s Alethia Jackson on providing health care for all

Vital Proteins achieves B Corp certification

Kroger comments on 2nd FTC request on proposed merger with Albertsons