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May 7, 2013
Labor Management: Automated Solutions Take Center Stage

Managing labor remains one of a retail company's biggest challenges — and most untapped opportunities. JDA Software's Scott Welty talks about workforce management trends with Chain Store Age.

What are some common mistakes retailers make when it comes to managing labor?

April 8, 2013
Bob Evans to deploy workforce management solution from JDA

JDA Software Group announced that Bob Evans Farms will deploy a JDA workforce management solution (formerly RedPrairie WFM) in approximately 565 Bob Evans restaurants.

March 15, 2013
Beyond Cost-Cutting

Retailers are putting an increased emphasis and value on how and when they use their workforce. And in doing so, they are on the right path, according to research from The Wharton School. The study found the associate payroll was the most important factor in determining revenue. A mere additional dollar (properly applied) on labor could reap rewards of $4 to $28 in return.

January 14, 2013
Empower Software Solutions and BJ’s roll out workforce solution

Workforce management solution-provider Empower Software Solutions said that BJ’s Wholesale Club has launched the roll out of EmpowerWFM, the company’s workforce management solution, across BJ’s 198 locations in 15 states.

September 19, 2012
Adidas goes live with RedPrairie workforce management

Atlanta -- RedPrairie Corp., a global supply chain and retail technology provider, announced that Adidas has gone live with RedPrairie workforce management (WFM) at its Singapore retail locations. Adidas will leverage RedPrairie WFM to increase employee productivity and optimize scheduling to help Adidas deliver optimal customer service to Singapore consumers.  

September 6, 2012
Kronos: More people applying for jobs, getting hired in the retail industry

A report released Thursday by workforce management solution-provider Kronos Inc. found that retail experienced gains in job applications and hiring during the month of August.

August 15, 2012
Curacao teams with Kronos for workforce management

Kronos Inc. said Wednesday that Hispanic department store chain Curacao is using a comprehensive workforce management solution from Kronos to control labor costs and improve customer satisfaction.

August 1, 2012
Foot Locker goes live with RedPrairie enterprise workforce management

RedPrairie announced that Foot Locker has rolled out Red Prairie’s enterprise workforce management solution at approximately 2,700 stores throughout North America.

July 24, 2012
United Supermarkets expands Kronos Workforce Management solution

Workforce management solution-provider Kronos Inc. said that United Supermarkets has expanded its relationship with Kronos after achieving a seven-figure savings through the deployment of a Kronos labor planning tool in conjunction with the workforce management solution.

July 2, 2012
U.K.’s New Look taps Kronos for workforce management

British fashion retailer New Look has selected workforce management solutions from Kronos Inc. to maximize labor productivity and increase sales conversion rates in its 670 stores in the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, and Belgium.

June 25, 2012
Woolworths South Africa selects RedPrairie’s workforce management solution

RedPrairie Corp., a global supply chain and retail technology provider with a local office in Johannesburg, has been selected by Woolworths South Africa to provide a workforce management solution (WFM) to help improve the in-store customer experience.

May 7, 2012
Hannaford Bros. expands use of Kronos workforce management solutions

Hannaford Bros. Co., the second-largest New England-based supermarket chain, has enhanced its workforce management suite of solutions from Kronos Inc.

January 31, 2012
Sainsbury’s selects Kronos workforce management solution

Workforce management solution-provider Kronos Inc. said Tuesday that Wokingham, U.K.-based Sainsbury’s has selected the Kronos solution to control labor costs and improve workforce productivity.

January 24, 2012
Rite Aid, WorkPlace Systems team for workforce management solution

Retail workforce management solution-provider WorkPlace Systems announced that Rite Aid will use WorkPlace OnLine, a cloud-based Schedule and Attendance Management service, at all Rite Aid stores.

January 16, 2012
Family Dollar implements Kronos workforce management solution

Kronos Inc. said that Family Dollar is using its suite of workforce management solutions to control labor costs, minimize compliance risk, and improve productivity of more than 55,000 Family Dollar employees across 7,000 stores.

October 18, 2011
Sleepy’s and RedPrairie extend supply chain platform

Global supply chain solution provider RedPrairie Corp. said that Sleepy’s, The Mattress Professionals has signed an agreement to use RedPrairie Warehouse Management, Workforce Management, Transportation Management and Fleet Management solutions for its distribution centers and delivery fleet of almost 400 vehicles.

June 20, 2011
Focus on: Workforce Management


Cavender Stores, which specializes in western wear and cowboy boots for the entire family, has built an enviable reputation — and a loyal following — by delivering quality merchandise and top-notch customer service. Its sales associates are key to the success of Cavender’s in-store customer experience. 


January 12, 2011
American Apparel implements Infor workforce management solution

Infor, a provider of business application software, announced that American Apparel has selected and implemented the company’s WFM Workbrain solution to manage the retailer’s global workforce.

January 11, 2011
Charming Charlie, Kronos team toward workforce management

Kronos said Monday that fashion accessory retailer Charming Charlie has selected Kronos’ end-to-end workforce management solution to sustain growth, increase productivity and improve employee retention.

January 6, 2011
Metropark employs CyberShift workforce management solution

CyberShift, a provider of workforce management services and solutions, has added Metropark, a Los Angeles-based specialty chain with 70 stores, to its roster of retail clients.

December 1, 2010
Putting Workforce 
Management to Work

Senior editor Katherine Field talked with Liz Moughan, senior manager of retail marketing for Kronos Inc., about workforce management trends and solutions and how retailers can shore up this key area of their business.


October 31, 2010
AWinning Proposition

Today’s shoppers are more demanding than ever, putting new pressure on retailers to make...

October 18, 2010
Absence management remains a top workforce management priority in CyberShift survey

According to results of the latest survey from CyberShift, a global provider of workforce management...

October 12, 2010
Survey: Mobile employees on the rise

A survey released late Tuesday by workforce management solution-provider CyberShift found that there is an...

August 31, 2010
Focus on: Holiday Preparations

The retail industry once again is bracing for the fast-approaching holiday season, and this...

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