COVID-19

COVID-19 is caused by a coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2. Older adults and people who have severe underlying medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 illness.

Source: cdc.gov

Just A Little Taste: Grocery Sampling Makes A Cautious Comeback
Just A Little Taste: Grocery Sampling Makes A Cautious Comeback
March 17, 2021  |  Retail

In the pre-COVID age, offering in-store free samples to grocery shoppers was one of the most effective ways to push the adoption of new products....

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Pandemic-Native Microbakeries Use Social Media To Attract At-Home Consumers
Pandemic-Native Microbakeries Use Social Media To Attract At-Home Consumers
March 16, 2021  |  Social Commerce

Just two months into the pandemic, in May 2020, Instagram announced Instagram Shop, whereby businesses can sell directly through their Instagram accounts. The feature unveiled...

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Pandemic Donuts Uses Social Commerce, Delivery To Thrive
Pandemic Donuts Uses Social Commerce, Delivery To Thrive
March 16, 2021  |  Startups

In the first round of lockdowns in March 2020, the food service industry experienced a massive shakeup. As consumers stayed indoors, establishments closed up shop...

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Ships To Start Transporting COVID Vaccines
Ships To Start Transporting COVID Vaccines
March 16, 2021  |  Coronavirus

COVID-19 vaccine distribution will soon be arriving via ships as well as planes to prevent a logistical jam that could lead to the shots piling...

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Bright Spots In Retail And Economy Amid The Pandemic
Bright Spots In Retail And Economy Amid The Pandemic
March 16, 2021  |  Today In Data

Swedish fashion retailer H&M has reported that most of its global stores have reopened after pandemic-related closures. In eCommerce, Walmart appears to have a much greater share of the total food...

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Uptick In Spring Break Weekend Flights Gives Airlines Confidence
Uptick In Spring Break Weekend Flights Gives Airlines Confidence
March 15, 2021  |  Coronavirus

Airline reservations are up in the U.S., with more action recorded this past weekend for spring break than at any other time period in the...

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Fauci Warns Against Removing COVID Restrictions Too Soon
Fauci Warns Against Removing COVID Restrictions Too Soon
March 15, 2021  |  Coronavirus

Chief White House Medical Advisor Anthony Fauci warned state leaders on Sunday (March 14) against easing their COVID-19 restrictions, as reported by CNBC. Appearing on...

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Ready Or Not, The ‘Great Reopening’ Is Underway
Ready Or Not, The ‘Great Reopening’ Is Underway
March 15, 2021  |  Coronavirus

As vaccines are being distributed worldwide, a return to something that looks a lot like pre-pandemic normal could be coming soon. And in some places,...

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Stimulus Could Help Boost Consumer Sentiment
Stimulus Could Help Boost Consumer Sentiment
March 13, 2021  |  Economy

American consumers are growing more confident as news of stimulus funds and vaccines have helped to boost consumer sentiment, according to a University of Michigan...

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