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California Won’t Open Restaurants Right Now After All
May 04, 2020

California Gov. Gavin Newsom recently described the future of restaurant dining in the Golden State thusly: “[You] may be having dinner with a waiter wearing gloves, maybe a face mask, a dinner where the menu is disposable, where … half of the tables in that...

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Costco Sets 3-Item Limit For Fresh Meat Products
May 04, 2020

Costco is the latest retailer to limit fresh meat purchases because of processing plant slowdowns during 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 to our...

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New Yelp Feature Helps Local Businesses Promote Digital Offerings
May 04, 2020

As businesses struggle to stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic, Yelp is extending a helping hand with the implementation of a tab to spotlight companies’ digital offerings, such as fine dining takeout and online classes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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J.Crew Won’t Be Last Retail Bankruptcy Amid Pandemic
May 04, 2020

J.Crew’s bankruptcy declaration on Monday (May 4) citing the devastating impact on sales by the coronavirus pandemic could be the first of a long line of big-name retailers to seek protection. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Lamar Jackson Lights Up VR Gaming
May 04, 2020

Virtual reality maybe on the verge of its first retail hit. If Baltimore Ravens quarterback and last season’s NFL MVP Lamar Jackson has anything to do with it, VR gaming has arrived. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Limited Retail Reopenings Draw Curiosity, But Not Spending
May 04, 2020

The great retail resettling is on. This past weekend and today (May 4) are the first tests of consumer behavior during the pandemic, as Simon Property Group and Macy’s lead the list of major reopenings. Most states, and Simon for that matter, postponed their May...

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Strategy Rules: How To Play For The Pandemic
May 04, 2020

There is no playbook for a pandemic. It’s a truth repeated over and over in the press, from analysts and executives during the last week of earnings calls. However, this most threatening of business climates is hardly the time to strike the tents and abandon...

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J. Crew Seeks Bankruptcy Protection
May 04, 2020

Amid fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, J. Crew Group Inc. has become the first major retailer to file for bankruptcy with intentions to cede control of the company to lenders. The retailer made its filing in a federal court with a deal to remove debt of $1.65...

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Jared Unveils Online Wedding Platform To Offer Ceremonies
May 04, 2020

To provide a complimentary virtual wedding experience for couples and their families amid social distancing, Jared unveiled #LoveCantWait campaign. The jeweler is offering tools and support to 1,000 couples to “make the biggest day of their lives an unforgettable moment despite the current circumstance” through...