Happy Shiftoween! This edition of Shifto highlights the news that will answer burning questions including how long does it really take for candymakers to get ready for Halloween? How many

A Note From The Editor 👋 ☕ McDonald's announces first seasonal drink in more than 5 years with Cinnamon Cookie Latte 💊Walmart to test programs for U.S. workers to cut its

It’s that time of year again -- the push for seasonal hiring! We have the scoop on top companies that have begun the search, what happens when delivery startups

What industries are impacting the US labor shortage the most? What is this chicken sandwich thing really all about? Taco Bell launched what? This week’s Shiftonomics highlights the answers

This issue of Shifto takes a look at the new owner of Barnes & Noble, the newly announced closure of hundreds of both Pizza Hut and Walgreen locations, why overstaffing

As the number of open manufacturing jobs in the United States reaches all-time highs, IndustryWeek delves into a new study that finds Gen Z more encouraged to seek manufacturing as

This Shiftonomics explores how companies are rethinking how we use spaces, the latest benefits employers like Chipotle and Target are offering to attract and retain their hourly employees, and what

The latest issue of Shiftonomics explores how brands like Taco Bell and Dunkin’ are expanding beyond their typical quick-serve fare to create lifestyle experiences for consumers, why early wage access

💡 Industry Spotlight: Conversation with CFSI’s Beth Brockland 🏬 One of the most valuable malls in America is getting a makeover 🚚 Amazon’s Freight Push Rattles Logistics Sector 📉 US retail store

So much of work wellness is tied to financial wellness. It’s what led Branch to expand our platform to add Pay and continue to develop new ways to improve

We first launched Shiftonomics as a weekly newsletter covering all the stories about the future of work across industries, from manufacturing to retail. A year and some change later, we’

Hudson Yards, comprised of upper-echelon shops, condos, and Michelin starred restaurants, is a breathtaking marvel in both its scope and size.

We're not buying all the end of days chatter. We think it's more about differentiation and the point in the race we're at. Different stages bring up distinct qualities that help snag victory.

Retail optimism (or pessimism), depending on which side of the aisle you’re on, seems to have two distinct camps lately.

A look at the top job openings in every state and how Domino's will be betting big on delivery drivers.

In a move that had been foreshadowed by an earlier report in the Jeff Bezos-Owned Washington Post, Amazon said last week that it would abandon its plans for a New York regional office.

This week, a legacy toy retailer has staged an improbable comeback and Uber Eats announced that it expects to drive $10 billion (you read that correctly) in food deliveries this year.

Small business owners are feeling a bit more cautious, and REIT's impacted from the latest retail bankruptcy. From Apple to Amazon, here's the top headlines we're reading this week at Branch.

From Apple's experiential approach to the biggest news from the big NRF conference, these are the top stories we're reading this week shaping the world of retail and work.

Sears looks to a new chapter from bid, how the shutdown impacts hiring and a tough road ahead for J.C. Penney.

As we approach the end of 2018, this week's round-up features "top" stories and "best of" lists, as well as reviews of the year that was in retail.

Robots cleaning Walmart. Burger King drives app downloads via McDonalds. And, the best retail brands of 2018.

American shoppers in their constant quest for holiday deals smashed records for Black Friday, last weekend, and Cyber Monday:

After months of speculation and a multi-year effort to look for its next headquarters, Amazon has officially announced where they're going.

Is Amazon doubling down on two HQs?