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New Seasons Market store votes to unionize

Workers at one of the grocer’s locations in Portland, Oregon, overwhelmingly approved plans Wednesday to join the independent New Seasons Labor Union.

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For wage-sensitive job hunters, $20 is the new $15, study finds

That hourly pay level has become the norm in online advertising for potential hires, according to an analysis by Indeed.

Manish Choudhary was tapped to lead the mission to accelerate AI and data-led growth as the organization rebrands to SymphonyAI Retail CPG.

Terry King will oversee the online grocery platform's long-term growth strategy in the newly created position.

John Ruane, who is currently SVP and CCO for the grocer, has been appointed interim president until a successor is named, the retailer announced Wednesday.

The nation’s largest employer also said it would increase coverage for those who must travel long distances for healthcare following the overturning of Roe vs. Wade.

Food and beverage stores added 8,600 jobs in July after they added 4,300 jobs in June, according to data released Friday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The Speedway integration leads to operational, field, support staff consolidation, the retailer confirms.

The labor force participation rate reversed course, inching down to 62.2%, as wages rose 5.1% year over year.

With the right technology in place, stores have more opportunities than ever to empower staff and attract new talent, writes retail strategy executive Arvin Jawa

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