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Foreign workers now make up more than one in seven employees at Japan's biggest convenience store chains, and managers say they're exceeding expectations. Their excellent customer service and language skills are helping redefine what it means to work in Japan's iconic konbini.
Retail workers in South Australia now have legal protection from violent customers who harass, threaten, or assault them on the job. The groundbreaking law lets stores ban abusive shoppers for up to 12 months, with jail time for those who return.
A 17-year employee fired after stopping a chocolate egg thief has ignited a national conversation about how stores should handle rising theft. Politicians and the public are now questioning whether protecting products or people should come first.
When a grocery store employee confronted a shoplifter, his termination sparked debate about what matters most. The store's response highlights a growing commitment to protecting workers over protecting profits.
IKEA just set a new standard for retail workers in New Zealand, raising entry pay to $29 an hour and adding 85 jobs with benefits other major retailers aren't matching. The move is pushing local chains to reconsider how they compensate their workforce.
