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The Drive-In Dance Club And The Future Of Social Gatherings
June 02, 2020

There are some experiences that seem impossible in light of the social distancing rules emerging in the post-lockdown period. Yes, you can modify dining out and going to the movies, but it would seem that crowded concerts and dance clubs are likely out of the question until a...

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Is The Old-Fashioned Carhop About To Make A Comeback?
June 01, 2020

Carhops and drive-in restaurants are classic parts of the American dining experience immortalized by George Lucas’s 1973 debut film “American Graffiti,” although the carhop was already a dying institution by the film hit the silver screen. But with COVID-19 and social-distancing rules slamming sit-down restaurants,...

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Problems With Stimulus Debit Cards Continue For Americans
June 01, 2020

Americans continue to face problems with accessing stimulus debit cards, with some people receiving cards they can’t use due to the wrong names being printed on them. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Coronavirus Refunds: Disney World Provides Reimbursement, Extension Options
June 01, 2020

As the pandemic continues to disrupt everyday life the world over, many consumers want refunds for things they paid for but aren’t able to use. Entertainment companies, in one case, are offering reimbursements for annual theme park passes. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Coronavirus Refunds: Golden Knights To Reimburse Fans
May 29, 2020

As the pandemic continues to disrupt everyday life the world over, many consumers want refunds on things they paid for but aren’t able to use. For example, sports teams are offering fans reimbursements for games that won’t be played amid the pandemic. Get the Full...

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Democrats Skeptical Of Second Round Of Stimulus Checks
May 29, 2020

House Democrats who had hoped to provide Americans with a second $1,200 stimulus check are facing opposition from members of their own party in the Senate, The Hill reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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SMBs And Customers Wrestle With The COVID (But Not Covert) Surcharge
May 29, 2020

To help save at least some top line, to perhaps even help margins a bit — enter the COVID-19 surcharge. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Coronavirus Refunds: Allstate To Lengthen Shelter-in-Place Payback Program
May 28, 2020

As the pandemic continues to disrupt everyday life the world over, auto insurance companies are crediting their customers’ accounts for a portion of their monthly premiums. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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New Data: Inside Main Street SMB’s Digital Shift
May 28, 2020

When the United States economy locked down to slow the spread of the coronavirus, it rapidly and radically altered the way consumers browsed, shopped and paid for goods and services — and not all small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) were prepared. Businesses that did not...