Struggling bookstore chain Borders is cutting 742 retail positions in its more than 900 stores, or about 3% of its workforce. The company eliminated 679…
Wal-Mart Stores, the world’s largest retailer, plans to eliminate up to 800 jobs at its corporate headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas. The 5% reduction covers some…
Home furnishings retail chain Pier 1 Imports will cut distribution, home office and field administration jobs, and added it could close stores if current talks…
Drugstore chain Walgreen will cut 1,000 jobs by June, or about 9% of corporate management, through a combination of voluntary buyouts and layoffs. The Deerfield,…
Las Vegas has taken a hit during the recession--gaming revenues are down, unemployment is up, and home values have dropped. But expansion never stops in…