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Traffic dips at Walmart, Costco, Target as COVID-19 pandemic expands
April 2, 2020
For the first time in weeks since the coronavirus began expanding in the U.S., consumer traffic at top retailers Walmart, Costco and Target has declined.
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J.C. Penney furloughing most hourly workers starting today
April 2, 2020
Retailer J.C. Penney Co. Inc will furlough most of its hourly staff as of today, April 2, the same date it hoped to reopen stores it temporarily closed in…
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Marriott data breach involves up to 5.2M frequent guests
April 1, 2020
Marriott International Inc. is contacting up to 5.2 million guests regarding a data breach, the company's second major incident since 2018.
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Best Buy in contactless service mode
April 1, 2020
In an effort to keep employees and customers safe as the coronavirus pandemic rages on, electronic giant Best Buy has implemented contactless curbside service…
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Kohl's extends temporary closure timeframe in light of COVID-19
April 1, 2020
Calling it "unprecedented times," Kohl's is extending the timeframe of its temporary store closures given the ongoing and expanding COVID-19 outbreak in the…
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Walmart checking workers' temperature before shifts
April 1, 2020
In an effort to stem the ongoing and expanding COVID-19 pandemic, Walmart is taking workers' temperatures at stores and warehouses. Anyone with a temperature…
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H&M donates protective equipment to COVID-19 fund
March 31, 2020
Retailer H&M is donating $500,000 to the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund, an effort launched in early March by the UN Foundation, Swiss Philanthropy…
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Amazon Prime delivery experiencing big delays due to COVID-19
March 31, 2020
What once was overnight or even a one-day delivery wait for Amazon Prime members is now weeks to a month due to the impact of COVID-19.
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Kroger launches senior shopping hours in Georgia
March 31, 2020
Supermarket grocery chain Kroger is deeming one hour every morning as senior shopping time.
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Macy's latest retailer to furlough workers in wake of COVID-19
March 30, 2020
Retailer Macy's is putting a majority of its 130,000 employees on furlough due to the ongoing COVID019 pandemic.
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Stimulus package to offer $350B in small business loans
March 27, 2020
The largest stimulus bill in U.S. history is almost reality, thanks to a deal struck this morning between the White House and U.S. Senate okaying $2 trillion…
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$2 trillion rescue package offers lifeline for businesses, employees
March 27, 2020
The largest stimulus bill in U.S. history is almost reality, thanks to a deal struck this morning between the White House and U.S. Senate okaying $2 trillion…
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Dillard's stores open for shoppers despite COVID-19
March 27, 2020
More retailers than not are closed temporarily given the ongoing coronavirus outbreak but one major retail brand's brick-and-mortar stores are still open to…
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CVS tapping furloughed hotel workers to fill jobs
March 26, 2020
CVS Health is aiming to hire on 50,000 workers for part-time and full-time jobs and is aiming to draw hires from the hotel industry given layoffs due to the…
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Costco sets up hours for senior shopping due to coronavirus outbreak
March 26, 2020
Starting this weekend Costco will offer senior-only (60 years or older) shopping hours on Tuesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
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Bridgestone retail had a robust 2019
March 26, 2020
Bridgestone Retail Operation, the biggest network of company-owned tire and auto services centers, enjoyed recording setting achievements in both sales and new…
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Neiman Marcus mulling bankruptcy move
March 25, 2020
Luxury retailer Neiman Marcus is supposedly assessing going into bankruptcy in the wake of big debt and stores closing due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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Publix sets up special shopping time for seniors due to COVID-19
March 25, 2020
In an effort to provide a safer shopping experience for its senior consumers, supermarket Publix is setting aside specific hours for those 65 years old and…
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Retail industry lobbying for federal support
March 24, 2020
As retail clothing stores continue to temporarily close in light of COVID-19, the coronavirus pandemic, the retail fashion and clothing industry is pressing…
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Amazon CEO: Things going to get worse before they get better
March 24, 2020
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos cut right to the chase in a letter to employees this past weekend after first thanking them for their hard work and effort.
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