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The World Unfiltered: What We’ve Learned About Each Other In The Last Two Weeks (Whether...
March 28, 2020

In 2004, Dove launched what it called “The Campaign for Real Beauty,” a marketing strategy developed to focus on “the natural physical variation embodied by all women and inspire them to have the confidence to be comfortable with themselves.” Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Instacart Shoppers Plan Strike For Better COVID-19 Protections, Pay
March 27, 2020

Instacart shoppers plan to walk off the job on strike Monday (March 30), according to a Medium post Friday (March 27) by worker representatives. Shoppers are the workers who shop for and then deliver groceries to customers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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US Spending Slows, Consumer Sentiment Hits Record Low
March 27, 2020

Consumer sentiment in the U.S. is down to a three-and-a-half-year low due to the effects of the coronavirus and social distancing measures, and consumer spending is down as well, according to a report by Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Coronavirus Update: Factory Workers Sent Home Unpaid In Bangladesh; Banks Vow To Keep Staff Employed
March 27, 2020

The COVID-19 situation has led to millions of clothing manufacturing workers not receiving pay as fashion brands call off their orders, the Associated Press reported. Almost six in 10 factories that replied to a Center for Global Workers’ Rights and the Worker Rights Consortium survey...

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Walmart Enacts No-Touch Protocols
March 27, 2020

Walmart is enacting no-touch procedures so that customers can shop more safely during the coronavirus outbreak, according to a report by USA Today. 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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Google Pledges $800M To Help Struggling Businesses
March 27, 2020

Google has announced that it will donate over $800 million to help businesses adversely affected by the coronavirus pandemic. 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...

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People In UK Are Using Less Cash During Pandemic
March 27, 2020

British people are hoarding items from grocery stores just like in the U.S., but they’re using much less cash to purchase things, and they’re not hoarding cash either, according to a report by Quartz. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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High-End Retailers Block Access To Storefronts In New York
March 27, 2020

As government measures to decelerate the spread of the coronavirus have come into place, many upscale retailers in New York such as Chanel, Celine and Fendi have blocked access to their shops with plywood. Luxury retailers, for their part, have been in lockdown mode in...

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Pet Food Sales Spike During Coronavirus Scare
March 27, 2020

The coronavirus crisis has caused a spike in pet food sales as people are panic buying food for their pets, according to a report by CNN. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...