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Grocers Struggle To Meet Panicked Demand In US, UK
March 18, 2020

In the United States, demand for delivery services for groceries are so high that some customers are waiting seven days for orders that contain missing items, and servers for online services are crashing under heightened demand, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal....

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Billionaire Bill Ackman Tweets Trump To Shutter Nation For 30 Days
March 18, 2020

Hedge-fund billionaire Bill Ackman tweeted to President Trump on Wednesday (March 18) that he should close down the country to contain the coronavirus, reports indicated. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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NY Governor Rejects Mayor’s ‘Shelter In Place’ Order
March 18, 2020

Andrew Cuomo, the governor of New York, said he won’t give approval for a “shelter-in-place” order for the city, just one day after Mayor Bill de Blasio said to get ready for it, according to a report by CNBC. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Retailers Worldwide Temporarily Shutter To Slow Coronavirus Spread
March 18, 2020

Retailers around the world are shutting their doors or reducing hours in an attempt to slow the spread of the fast-moving coronavirus, according to reports on Wednesday (March 18). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Governments Harness Mobile Phone Data To Track Coronavirus Outbreak
March 18, 2020

Governments are utilizing technology to track mobile data to help manage the coronavirus. Here are the latest updates on the outbreak from around the world. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Testing Monetary, Fiscal Policy As ‘This Time Is Different’
March 18, 2020

This time is different, as the saying goes. 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 completing this form, you...

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Airlines Worldwide Will Need Billions In Bailout, Group Says
March 18, 2020

The global airline industry, struggling as the world is on lockdown with the spreading coronavirus, is increasingly turning to governments for financial aid. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Treasury Secretary Warns Of Depression-Like Unemployment Levels
March 18, 2020

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said the U.S. unemployment rate could soar to 20 percent if Congress fails to pass a $1 trillion coronavirus stimulus package, according to reports on Tuesday (March 17). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Retailers Shutter Brick-And-Mortar Stores As Foot Traffic Sinks
March 18, 2020

Large department stores such as Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s have shut down their New York City locations to avoid the large congregations of people usually inside their massive spaces spreading the deadly coronavirus. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...