Using AI to Improve Retail Hiring Practices

Low employment, changes in workers’ work-life balance preferences, and difficulties finding qualified candidates are challenging retailers and brands. Fortunately, new AI-powered platforms can help HR managers. Here, Barb Hyman, founder and chief executive officer of Sapia.ai, discusses the challenges and opportunities for retailers and brands from an HR perspective and how technology can address workforce … Read more

Ontario electronics retailer Factory Direct to liquidate stores

Toronto Court documents show the discount electronics and home goods retailer wanted to close its 14 stores in the province because it has found the business is “no longer viable.” Discount retailer says business is ‘no longer viable’ The Canadian Press · Posted: Feb 16, 2024 11:43 AM EST | Last Updated: 5 hours ago … Read more

McDonald’s eyes record global expansion in coming years, with more focus on delivery

McDonald’s is expecting to go through a growth spurt. The Chicago-based burger giant wants to establish thousands of new locations around the globe in the next few years, aiming to have 50,000 locations operating by 2027. That’s up roughly 25 per cent from more than 40,000 McDonald’s locations in operation today. The company says its anticipated expansion would represent the … Read more