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Major Retailer Hiring 10K Seasonal Workers For Holidays: What To Know Major Retailer Hiring 10K Seasonal Workers For Holidays: What To Know
Major Retailer Hiring 10K Seasonal Workers For Holidays: What To Know Michaels will hire more than 10,000 seasonal workers ahead of the holiday season. The arts and crafts retailer is holding a National Hiring Day event on Saturday, Sept. 6, at stores nationwide. The event will happen from noon to 4 p.m. Job seekers can apply online ahead of time or attend in person, where interviews for qualified candidates will take place. "At Michaels, creativity is at the heart of everything we do, and it starts with our team members," said president Nicholas Bertram. "We are thrilled to welcome new team members to Michaels this holiday season to fuel the joy of creating…

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by Chris Spiker
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Pride, With Purpose: 2025’s Retailers Promoting Pride Month This June Pride, With Purpose: 2025’s Retailers Promoting Pride Month This June
Pride, With Purpose: 2025’s Retailers Promoting Pride Month This June As June begins, so does Pride Month. It's a time to celebrate identity, visibility, and progress. While some brands have taken a quieter approach this year, others continue to show up with meaningful campaigns, financial contributions, and a commitment to inclusion that goes beyond surface-level gestures. For many, Pride Month is also a time to support the organizations driving lasting change. Groups such as PFLAG, the nation's first and largest organization dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ individuals and their families, and the Trevor Project, a leading force in suicide prevention and crisis…

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by Vira Mamchur Schwartz
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Kohl's Fires CEO Over Vendor Deal Conflict, Reportedly With Former Romantic Partner Kohl's Fires CEO Over Vendor Deal Conflict, Reportedly With Former Romantic Partner
Kohl's Fires CEO Over Vendor Deal Conflict, Reportedly With Former Romantic Partner Kohl's has removed its top executive after learning he steered the retailer into vendor deals involving undisclosed conflicts of interest, reportedly with a former romantic partner. Ashley Buchanan has been fired as CEO of Kohl's, the company announced on Thursday, May 1. The chain's board removed Buchanan based on findings from an outside counsel-led investigation overseen by the Kohl's audit committee. Board chair Michael Bender, the former CEO of Eyemart Express, will step in as interim CEO. "Working with our talented leadership team, board, and thousands of associates, I am c…

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by Chris Spiker
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Italian Restaurant Makes Return After 7 Years In Yorktown: This Time With New Look Italian Restaurant Makes Return After 7 Years In Yorktown: This Time With New Look
Italian Restaurant Makes Return After 7 Years In Yorktown: This Time With New Look A Westchester restaurant has made a long-awaited return after several years—this time with a fresh Mediterranean flair and a sleek, modern makeover.  Miraggio Mediterranean Restaurant officially celebrated its grand opening on Monday, April 21, welcoming back customers to its fully renovated space at 90 Triangle Center, the same location it first opened in back in 1992.  Though the interior has been completely remodeled, the 300-seat eatery retains its roots with a family-style menu focused on northern Italian classics, now complemented by Mediterranean influences, according to Yo…

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by Ben Crnic
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Making Blight Bright: Long-Vacant Kmart Space Replaced By Michaels In Yorktown Making Blight Bright: Long-Vacant Kmart Space Replaced By Michaels In Yorktown
Making Blight Bright: Long-Vacant Kmart Space Replaced By Michaels In Yorktown A long-vacant big-box store in Northern Westchester has come back to life with the grand opening of national arts and crafts chain Michaels.  Michaels celebrated its official opening on Saturday, April 12, at the Yorktown Green shopping center, moving into the former Kmart building at 335 Downing Dr. in Yorktown Heights.  The store features a custom framing department, and will soon add a balloon bar and fabric section later this year.  The grand opening marks another milestone in the ongoing revitalization of the shopping center, which is fast becoming a go-to retail destin…

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by Ben Crnic
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Former 'Dirt Pile' Turned Into Walgreens In Yorktown: Store Now Open Former 'Dirt Pile' Turned Into Walgreens In Yorktown: Store Now Open
Former 'Dirt Pile' Turned Into Walgreens In Yorktown: Store Now Open A once-blighted lot in Westchester has been transformed into a brand-new Walgreens, marking a milestone in a town’s ongoing commercial revitalization in the county.  Yorktown officials joined Walgreens executives on Thursday, Feb. 20, to cut the ribbon at the 19,000-square-foot store, located at 3320 Crompond Rd.  The location had its soft opening in early February and now serves as the latest addition to Yorktown’s growing retail landscape, town officials said. "Yorktown looks at our corporate partners as part of our team. They took a dirt pile that was weeds and constructi…

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by Ben Crnic
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Five Below Opens At Shopping Center In Yorktown Five Below Opens At Shopping Center In Yorktown
Five Below Opens At Shopping Center In Yorktown Popular discount retailer Five Below has officially opened its doors in a revitalized Northern Westchester shopping center. Five Below, known for offering trendy and budget-friendly products for children, teens, and adults, has launched its newest location at 335 Downing Dr. in the Yorktown Green Shopping Center, town officials announced on Friday, Feb. 7.  The store will celebrate its grand opening on Friday, Feb. 14. The retailer occupies part of the former Kmart space, which has been undergoing a significant transformation. It joins T.J. Maxx, which opened in November, while Michae…

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by Ben Crnic
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New T.J. Maxx Opens In Yorktown: Here's Where New T.J. Maxx Opens In Yorktown: Here's Where
New T.J. Maxx Opens In Yorktown: Here's Where A space in Northern Westchester once occupied by a Kmart is now home to another popular retailer.  An all-new T.J. Maxx locale celebrated its opening on Thursday, Nov. 7 in Yorktown at the Yorktown Green Shopping Center at 335 Downing Dr. The department store occupies part of a former Kmart location that is now undergoing a "major revival," Yorktown officials said, adding that other businesses planned for the space include Five Below, Michaels, and a pickleball sports center.  "Yorktown is thriving, and people are making big investments," said Town Supervisor Ed Lachter…

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by Ben Crnic