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

AT&T Says It’s An ‘Essential’ Retailer – And GameStop Does, Too
AT&T Says It’s An ‘Essential’ Retailer – And GameStop Does, Too
March 24, 2020  |  Retail

The watchword in retail right now is “essential.” It is a critical issue for many retailers as federal, state and local governments close non-essential businesses...

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Global Retail Demand Starts To Take A Hit
Global Retail Demand Starts To Take A Hit
March 24, 2020  |  Coronavirus

The supply chain has withstood its crisis stress test, as seen in the maintenance of inventory by Overstock.com, most supermarket products and the resumption of...

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Providing Relief To Retailers And Employees Amid The Coronavirus
Providing Relief To Retailers And Employees Amid The Coronavirus
March 24, 2020  |  Today In Data

Retailers are assisting their workers, while landlords are providing aid to their tenants, amid the coronavirus pandemic. Petco has rolled out an employee relief fund, while one Michigan...

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Tokyo Summer Olympics Postponed Until 2021
Tokyo Summer Olympics Postponed Until 2021
March 24, 2020  |  Coronavirus

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe have moved to postpone the Tokyo summer games until 2021, according to a joint...

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Instacart Plans On Hiring 300,000 US Shoppers To Fulfill Orders As China’s Tencent To Track Students’ Health
Instacart Plans On Hiring 300,000 US Shoppers To Fulfill Orders As China’s Tencent To Track...
March 23, 2020  |  Coronavirus

Here are the latest updates on the impacts of the coronavirus from around the world. Instacart will add 300,000 more full-service shoppers to support cities...

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US House Wants Economic Stimulus Payments To Leverage eWallets
US House Wants Economic Stimulus Payments To Leverage eWallets
March 23, 2020  |  Coronavirus

To help bolster the American economy amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Reserve could utilize digital wallets and a “digital dollar” to provide “qualified individuals”...

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Coronavirus: CVS Health Looks To Hire 50,000 Workers; H&M Mulls Temporary Layoffs
Coronavirus: CVS Health Looks To Hire 50,000 Workers; H&M Mulls Temporary Layoffs
March 23, 2020  |  Coronavirus

Retailers are adapting their operations and rolling out initiatives amid COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus. Here are the latest updates from the retail...

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H&M To Leverage Supply Chain For Medical Deliveries
H&M To Leverage Supply Chain For Medical Deliveries
March 23, 2020  |  Delivery

Fashion brand H&M has announced it will use its extensive supply chain network to help hospitals in need of supplies like masks and gowns in...

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Home Loan Defaults Could Decimate Mortgage Servicers
Home Loan Defaults Could Decimate Mortgage Servicers
March 23, 2020  |  Coronavirus

The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) is concerned that deferred and late mortgage payments due to lost jobs and reduced hours caused by the coronavirus could...

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