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Tyson Foods is reinstating an attendance policy that punishes workers for missing shifts, even as it reports new COVID-19 outbreaks in its Iowa meatpacking plants.Company spokeswoman Liz Croston confirmed to the Des Moines Register on Wednesday that Tyson Foods is … (Read More)
As states cautiously ease stay-at-home restrictions, American workers are preparing to return to their offices. And an army of janitors and cleaning professionals are preparing those offices for their return.But will those offices be safe?Most businesses are promising a “deep cleaning” … (Read More)
Pier 1 Imports’ going-out-of-business liquidation sale is underway, and closing sales are likely to begin as early as next week at the […]
Democrats in the House of Representatives recently announced a new “round four” stimulus package designed to help the United States economy weather the storm of the COVID-19 pandemic. The new legislation, known as the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions … (Read More)
A single father in New Jersey is taking unpaid leave from his job as a baker because he has no one to look after his son. A university employee in New York realizes she may never return to the office … (Read More)
Some CVS stores across 20 states are closed.The chain drug store announced the closures in the wake of protests that began last week following the killing of George Floyd at the hands of Minnesota police. Amid the unrest, businesses in many … (Read More)
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Costco plans to start bringing back its legendary free samples next month with some changes.The retailer suspended its popular samples in its wholesale clubs in early March over safety concerns with the spread of the […]
Reopening and rebuilding Florida’s economy successfully will take a return to all of us believing we’re in this together.
Off-price retailer Tuesday Morning filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Wednesday with plans to close more than a third of its stores.Tuesday Morning had been struggling when the coronavirus pandemic began and went into a free fall when it was … (Read More)
U.S. financial markets will be closed May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.The New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq will resume normal trading hours Tuesday. The NYSE is scheduled to reopen its trading floor to some brokers Tuesday after it went fully … (Read More)
With Kentucky restaurants preparing to reopen their dining rooms at limited capacity on Friday, one staple of the fine dining experience will be notably absent — tablecloths and cloth napkins.The state’s new requirements for restaurants, which can open at one-third … (Read More)
In the historic downtown district of Warrenton, Virginia, last weekend, American flags floated on a balmy breeze above outdoor tables spilling out onto the sidewalk and into the street.Restaurants in this part of the state were allowed to reopen outdoor … (Read More)
Pier 1 Imports, which previously said it would close half of its fleet of stores, now plans to close all of its locations.The retailer, based in Fort Worth, Texas, announced in a news release Tuesday that it was seeking […]
While the coronavirus pandemic has accelerated bankruptcies for department stores like J.C. Penney, Walmart saw its revenue grow by $10.7 billion.The retailer reported its first quarter earnings Tuesday, […]
Carmelle Harris saw the man standing at the open front door of her house. “Are you here for the haircut?’’ she asked.He was, and so Harris, wearing an N95 face mask, handed sanitary wipes to the man, and led him to the … (Read More)
High school and college seniors still have a chance to wear their cap and gown to celebrate their milestone, and with a sweet bonus.Krispy Kreme announced its 2020 Graduate Dozen promotion, which includes a box of a dozen doughnuts for free. … (Read More)
Days after filing for bankruptcy, J.C. Penney says it plans to close more than a fourth of its stores. According to a document filed with the Securities and Exchanges Commission on Monday, approximately 29% of the retailer’s 846 stores, or 242 locations, will … (Read More)
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Cleo counts out crumpled dollars, straightening the bills as she stacks them neatly on her bare leg.”Twenty-two dollars,” the 23-year-old exclaims. “Not too bad!”All around her, more than a dozen nearly naked women are dancing on the … (Read More)
Trying to buy or sell a car on your own has become tough for many Americans during the coronavirus pandemic.The reason: The pandemic has forced Departments of Motor Vehicles and similar offices to close or reduce their capacity in many … (Read More)
Publix announced new hours of 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. beginning Saturday, and the resumption of normal pharmacy operations. Reserved shopping hours for seniors will be discontinued.
We already have trillion dollar companies. How soon before we have our first trillionaire?According to Comparisun, a company which allows small- to medium-sized firms to compare different business products, the world’s first trillionaire will likely be Amazon founder and CEO … (Read More)
Tesla is reportedly planning to restart production Friday at its plant in Fremont, California, after the state’s governor authorized manufacturing to resume following a shutdown due to the coronavirus.Tesla CEO Elon Musk told workers in an email Thursday that “I will … (Read More)
The incoming president of Florida’s Senate is pushing back on the idea of recalling the Legislature to the Capitol for a special session.
Financially-struggling cruise lines are offering up freebies, relaxing cancellation policies.
Is that suspicious web address a scam, or is his brother-in-law playing a joke on him? The Geek finds out.
Even with the economy freezing up and layoffs surging, there are hopeful signs for recovery following this sudden collapse in American commerce caused by COVID-19.Stocks posted their best month since 1987 in April, with the Standard & Poor’s 500 cutting its 33% … (Read More)
Retailers that were already struggling before the coronavirus pandemic started are beginning to crumble.Fashion chain J. Crew Group and luxury department store retailer Neiman Marcus Group filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the first week of May as they … (Read More)
Getting someone to buy a new car during the coronavirus-induced recession increasingly involves a pitch from a car company on how to skip making a couple of payments. Fiat Chrysler launched financing incentives in May that now offer no payments for 120 days — … (Read More)
Home sales will likely plunge this spring in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, but bounce back by the end of next year, according to a new forecast from real estate search site Zillow.Sales will likely plummet by up to 60%, as … (Read More)