Tag: retail employees

March 27, 2024

With so many shifts in the market, the pressure is on to upskill your workforce. However, there is a balance between getting employees up to speed quickly and effectively while also fostering open communication and confidence. The retail industry can […]

September 29, 2022

Approximately 40% of retail employees say that the struggle to pay their bills is causing them excessive stress amid the cost of living crisis, according to data from vaping retailer Vape Club in its The Mental Health, Stress and Quitting […]

September 29, 2020

There is no doubt that many retailers have tried to keep their associates on the payroll. These employees worked well as a team, knew the culture of their company, and had loyal customers who returned to them for service and […]

December 24, 2019

New year, new business plans, new customers, new products… new you! A brand new year brings on so many exciting changes that can have a big impact on your business, and Independent Retailer is here to make sure those changes […]

February 7, 2019

MIAMI — Mark Qualls went on a listening tour last quarter. The VP of store operations at GameStop visited 17 cities and spoke with 25 store leaders and between 10 to 15 district heads. He wanted to get in their […]

February 21, 2018

In-depth retail training is rare enough that it makes news when the largest companies undertake it. Walmart was a pretty mature company — indeed, the largest in the world — when it set about developing 200 employee training centers across […]

June 16, 2017

Many retailers rely on seasonal employees to meet increased shopper demand during the busy summer and holiday months. But seasonal employees also alleviate the stress placed on their permanent counterparts during those busier seasons. They work irregular hours, they cover […]

June 6, 2016

Shortly after moving into my new home, I realized one tree in the yard needed trimming. There was an owner’s manual on the shelf next to the chainsaw, but I ignored it. How hard could it be? I filled up […]