COVID-19 Stimulus Money Could Show Up In Consumer Bank Accounts Today
COVID-19 Stimulus Money Could Show Up In Consumer Bank Accounts Today
April 09, 2020  |  Coronavirus

Americans could start receiving COVID-19 stimulus money from the federal government as early as Thursday (April 9) or Friday, according to reports. The first round...

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Federal Reserve Facilitates $2.3T In Loans To Boost Economy
Federal Reserve Facilitates $2.3T In Loans To Boost Economy
April 09, 2020  |  Loans

In an effort to deliver more relief to the nation’s struggling small businesses and boost the economy amid the global coronavirus pandemic, the Federal Reserve...

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Away Luggage Company Furloughs Approximately Half Its Staff
Away Luggage Company Furloughs Approximately Half Its Staff
April 09, 2020  |  Retail

With the COVID-19 pandemic bringing travel to a standstill, Away has announced it is furloughing approximately half of its team and laying off an additional 10 percent....

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FIS: Prepare To Be Caught Off-Guard
FIS: Prepare To Be Caught Off-Guard
April 09, 2020  |  Coronavirus

“During a black swan event, consumer trust is tested to its maximum, and the providers that rise to the occasion will build a brand centered...

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Could TJX, Other Offline Retailers Regret Their eCommerce Abandonment?
Could TJX, Other Offline Retailers Regret Their eCommerce Abandonment?
April 09, 2020  |  Retail

It seems like a year ago, but it was actually only March 8 when discount retailer Burlington announced that it was abandoning its admittedly watered-down...

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Clienteling Gives Retailers COVID-19 Interaction Options
Clienteling Gives Retailers COVID-19 Interaction Options
April 09, 2020  |  Retail

Clienteling — the practice of assigning retail sales associates to high value customers — is having a moment. What was known as a “nice to...

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Retaining Subscribers With Better Payment Options, Pause Features
Retaining Subscribers With Better Payment Options, Pause Features
April 09, 2020  |  Today In Data

The coronavirus is causing a large economic downturn and pushing consumers to curb their spending wherever possible, while subscription plans are now on the chopping block. But the...

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Retail Job Losses Await COVID-19 Turnaround
Retail Job Losses Await COVID-19 Turnaround
April 09, 2020  |  Retail

We know retail was among the categories that contributed heavily to last week’s historic unemployment numbers. What’s not so clear is when those jobs will...

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Ulta Beauty To Put Many Retail, Salon Associates On Leave
Ulta Beauty To Put Many Retail, Salon Associates On Leave
April 09, 2020  |  Retail

Amid the spread of the coronavirus, Ulta Beauty Inc. said it plans to put many of its retail staffers on leave. The company said the temporary furlough...

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