Workforce

Walmart Details Sweeping Restructure of Its Supercenter Workforce

The "future-focused" changes include redefinition and reductions in store leadership roles, pay increases for specialists in areas such as deli/bakery, and changes to its bonus program.

Retailers

EEOC Files Suit in Kroger Rainbow Flap

Two Arkansas workers were allegedly fired last year for refusing to comply with rainbow-heart apron mandate, a federal suit says.

Wholesalers & Distributors

SpartanNash Hires to Build Diversity

By Kat Martin on Sep. 16, 2020

Shaquanda Gordon has been named VP of human resources, talent and diversity, in an effort to create an inclusive workforce.

Retailers

Kroger Dallas-UFCW Agreement Boosts Pay, Benefits for All Associates

By Kristina Peters on Sep. 15, 2020

The new agreement with UFCW Local 1000 continues the retailer's Restock Kroger plan to invest in its workers.

Retailers

Target to Increase Representation of Black Employees by 20% in 3 Years

By Kristina Peters on Sep. 10, 2020

The retailer’s Workforce Diversity Report, based on 2019 information, reveals that its workforce of nearly 350,000 team members is 50% people of color.

Wholesalers & Distributors

UNFI Names Guillaume Bagal as VP, Diversity and Inclusion

By Jon Springer on Sep. 09, 2020

In a newly created role, the insurance industry veteran will work to promote equality and fight systemic racism in the workplace, the wholesaler and distributor said.

Retailers