Coronavirus / COVID-19 News & Media
Experts offer retailers guidance on SBA loans
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The Small Business Administration has various loans for retailers in need of financial help to survive the coronavirus epidemic. Experts shed some light on the…
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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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3 ways retailers can stay afloat with digital signage during COVID-19 outbreak
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
Digital signage can help out during these trying times, such as the current coronavirus pandemic, by allowing retailers to stay in touch with their customers…
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COVID-19: How retailers can overcome the challenges of a pandemic
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Mike Rittler, head of retail card services at TD Bank, shares insight on what the coronavirus event is doing to the small and large retailer and how businesses…
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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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Federal CARES Act provides relief to businesses hurt by COVID-19
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act offers major financial support for companies impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Business and…
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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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Digital signage provides calming presence amidst coronavirus pandemic
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
As panic over COVID-19, the coronavirus outbreak, continues to spread, digital signage can provide a much needed calming presence to help retail customers stay…
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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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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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Coronavirus outbreak raising questions about digital payments, cash
by David Jones — Editor, Networld Media Group
The coronavirus pandemic is raising a number of concerns about whether consumers would shift toward digital payments amid concerns about cash handling and…
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