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Exclusive Q&A: Queer Executive Seeks Genuine Corporate Support, not ‘Rainbow-Washing’

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You may recall that last year, Target caught a lot of flak from LGBTQ+ groups for moving (and in some cases removing altogether) Pride-themed merchandise from prominent locations in its stores. Do you have an LGBTQ+ employee resource group? Fielding: First, do that fearless self-inventory.

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Amazon Lays off Hundreds in Alexa Division, Homes in on Gen AI

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According to a memo written by Daniel Rausch, Amazon’s VP of Alexa and Fire TV and obtained by GeekWire , the layoffs are part of an effort to better align with customer needs and priorities, “which includes maximizing our resources and efforts focused on generative AI.

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During the Holidays, Small and Mid-Sized Businesses Feel the Impact of Retail Crime

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It’s about keeping employees and shoppers safe. If big box stores with significant resources at their disposal are struggling to implement effective security measures, how can local retailers hope to keep their locations safe? Cracking down on retail crime isn’t just about stopping thieves anymore.

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Coach Owner Tapestry Aims to Create ‘Powerful Global Luxury House’ with $8.5B Acquisition of Versace, Michael Kors Brands

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Tapestry , the parent company of brands including Coach , Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman , will acquire global fashion luxury group Capri Holdings , owner of the Versace , Jimmy Choo and Michael Kors brands. The combined company will boast a workforce of more than 33,000 employees around the world.

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Addressing New Challenges in Managing Retail and Service Employees Post-Pandemic

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These situations continue to impact the retail environment and especially its employees. Retail managers now face employee management and safety challenges that require additional tools and oversight. This brought additional responsibilities for frontline employees to enforce the new procedures and ensure customer compliance.

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Alibaba CEO adds President of Alibaba Cloud Intelligence Title in Leadership Shuffle

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Alibaba Group has named Chairman and CEO Daniel Zhang as its Acting President of Alibaba Cloud Intelligence, promoted Wu Zeming to CTO and installed Jane Jiang as Chief People Officer. shopping festival in senior technical capacities. He also will continue to serve as the CTO of Alibaba’s Local Services division.

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NYC Unveils Plan to Combat both Organized and Individual Retail Theft

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To combat retail theft, NYC Mayor Eric Adams, alongside other city and state leaders, announced a comprehensive plan on May 17, 2023 that will bring together increased law enforcement efforts and enhanced social service programming and resources to prevent shoplifting across the city.