Wednesday Deadline Looms For Seeking Direct Deposit Of IRS Stimulus Checks
Wednesday Deadline Looms For Seeking Direct Deposit Of IRS Stimulus Checks
May 11, 2020  |  Coronavirus

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) says it’s making progress distributing stimulus checks, and there’s still time for recipients to get their checks direct deposited. Get...

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Pandemic Accelerates Social Commerce; Gives Brands New Selling Option
Pandemic Accelerates Social Commerce; Gives Brands New Selling Option
May 11, 2020  |  Retail

The pandemic has given a boost to social commerce. Many social channels like TikTok, Instagram and Facebook have seen more commerce activity as the digital...

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The New Reality For Main Street, Freelancers Amid The Coronavirus
The New Reality For Main Street, Freelancers Amid The Coronavirus
May 11, 2020  |  Today In Data

The post-pandemic reality is setting in for Main Street retail even though the crisis is hardly over, while Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan guidance issued in late April marked...

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Amazon Who? Independent Booksellers Find New Allies
Amazon Who? Independent Booksellers Find New Allies
May 11, 2020  |  Retail

April 25 was supposed to be Independent Bookstore Day. But although it went the way of most events in 2020, there’s a surprising number of...

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Text Appeal: SMS Helps Retailers Connect During Pandemic
Text Appeal: SMS Helps Retailers Connect During Pandemic
May 11, 2020  |  Retail

The digital shift will include mobile commerce. As retailers, especially those marked non-essential, move to digital commerce platforms they’re also finding new ways to stay...

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PepsiCo Rolls Out eCommerce Snack Sites
PepsiCo Rolls Out eCommerce Snack Sites
May 11, 2020  |  Retail

To meet heightened demand amid the coronavirus pandemic, PepsiCo Inc. has unveiled the rollout of its Snacks.com and PantryShop.com direct-to-consumer (DTC) websites. The move comes as...

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Confusion Reigns As PPP Loan ‘Guidance’ Grows, Deadlines Loom
Confusion Reigns As PPP Loan ‘Guidance’ Grows, Deadlines Loom
May 11, 2020  |  Loans

The Trump administration has piled vague and confusing guidance onto the unclear regulations of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), increasing tensions across the business world...

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Neiman Marcus Gets Interim Approval For $675M In DIP Loans
Neiman Marcus Gets Interim Approval For $675M In DIP Loans
May 11, 2020  |  Retail

In a move that reportedly allows for business continuity, Neiman Marcus Group said in a statement that it has received interim court approval for all...

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PPP, SBA Disbursements Seek Faster Routes
PPP, SBA Disbursements Seek Faster Routes
May 11, 2020  |  Disbursements

As May flowers bloom, millions of Americans are still awaiting pandemic relief monies from the government. Some got it via direct deposit. Others believe there’s...

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