US retail hires jump 10% despite store shutdowns and mass layoffs

Walmart Canada re-opens flagship location in Mississauga, Ontario. Woolworths brand officially returns to New Zealand. And Poundstretcher finds new owner in US investment firm Fortress.

Forward this email  |  View in browser Retail Insight Network In Brief April 15, 2024 SPOTLIGHT READ US retail hires jump 10% despite store shutdowns and mass layoffs Employer and candidate activity in the retail sector remained strong in March 2024, according to the iCIMS Insights April 2024 Workforce Report. Hi manoj, tell us what you want to see more of Take our quick survey to share your thoughts about our newsletter Take the survey LATEST NEWS Walmart Canada re-opens flagship location in Mississauga, Ontario The redesign includes a boutique-style apparel area with updated lighting and digital screens, expanded fresh grocery and global foods sections and a new hot meal counter.   Woolworths brand officially returns to New Zealand The retailer has committed NZ$400m to renew its network, focusing on older stores.   Poundstretcher finds new owner in US investment firm Fortress The new ownership signals a shift in strategy for the long-established discount retailer.   Billy Reid acquires Knot Standard's retail and DTC business The merged entity will use Billy Reid's management, operational expertise and brand engine.   Tesco launches dedicated page to champion British produce The Best of British page offers more than 500 British products including fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, eggs and dairy.   Fast Retailing reports 14% gross profit growth in H1 FY24 The company's consolidated revenue rose by 9% during the first half of the financial year 2024.   The Home Depot extends links with Google Cloud to boost tech strategy The retailer will use advanced AI capabilities to improve inventory management and supply chain efficiency. Read more news IN-DEPTH READ UK Retail Occasions Market Overview    GlobalData's latest report offers a comprehensive overview of the market size for key occasions for 2018-2023. These key occasions are Christmas, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Easter, Father's Day, Summer, Back to school, Halloween, and Black Friday. The report analyzes the market growth and the market shares of the top five retailers for each key occasion overall and core categories. Buy report MORE FOR YOU Explore our marketing solutions   Merging industry-leading business intelligence & award-winning journalism, this is an unrivalled opportunity for engagement with B2B professionals across a network of 40+ leading media websites.    Request a demo Click below to view more from across the network: Packaging Gateway    |   Just Style   |   Just Drinks   |   Just Food        Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up here.   Please send any news or comments to: consumer.editorial@verdict.co.uk   GlobalData   At GlobalData we have a proven track record in helping thousands of companies, government organizations, and industry professionals benefit from faster, more informed decisions. You can update your communication preferences to make sure you receive the right information for you.    GlobalData, John Carpenter House | Registered in England No. 03925319, John Carpenter Street, London, EC4Y 0AN, United Kingdom London  Unsubscribe  |   Manage Preferences