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Ghost Kitchens Take Over Shuttered US Eateries
April 15, 2020

With the COVID-19 pandemic impacting the restaurant business, other companies are coming up with plans to breathe new life into unused kitchens. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Accenture, Verizon Effort Seeks To Connect Jobless Workers, Hiring Companies
April 15, 2020

The number of layoffs in the U.S. has skyrocketed as the COVID-19 crisis ravages the economy. At the same time, other companies, such as online retailer Amazon, have been hiring at a brisk pace. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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IRS Launches ‘Get My Payment’ Site To Track COVID-19 Stimulus Payments
April 15, 2020

No need to wonder whether your stimulus check is on its way. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

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Agility, Adaptability Are Greatest Strengths Amid Crisis
April 15, 2020

“Think of something unthinkable, and then make sure you have a plan for it,” NuoDB CTO Ariff Kassam recently told PYMNTS. “For example, what would happen if Amazon failed and went out of business in a matter of weeks? How would that impact your company?...

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St. Louis Fed Pushes For Mass Testing Over Quarantine
April 15, 2020

James Bullard, president of the St. Louis Federal Reserve, estimated that the quarantine is costing the U.S. economy $25 billion each day and while the lockdown was “initially” necessary, it’s not efficient.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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COVID-19 Update: Austria Allows SMBs To Reopen; Harvard Implements Spending Freeze
April 14, 2020

Austria is letting shops open again as it relaxes its coronavirus lockdown, while universities in the U.S. are taking measures to combat the economic impacts of the virus. Here are the latest updates on COVID-19. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Coronavirus Refunds: Ticketmaster Updates Refund Policy Phrasing; MAPFRE Insurance Debuts ‘Staying Home Refund’ Program
April 14, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic is upsetting normal life the world over, and plenty of consumers want refunds on things that they paid for but aren’t able to use. Here’s a roundup of some coronavirus-related refunds that vendors are offering — or consumers are demanding. Get the...

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St. Louis Fed: Widespread Virus Testing Needed To Reopen US Economy
April 14, 2020

The president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis said while the coronavirus pandemic has crippled the economy, it could quickly rebound if everyone gets tested for the virus. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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CEO Says Unilever Is Not Benefitting From COVID-19
April 14, 2020

Despite increased demand for its soap brands, Unilever’s CEO said the U.K. consumer products firm is not benefiting from the coronavirus crisis. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...