COVID-19

COVID-19 is caused by a coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2. Older adults and people who have severe underlying medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 illness.

Source: cdc.gov

Goldman Sachs Drops GDP Estimate; Expects Lower Growth This Quarter

Goldman Sachs Drops GDP Estimate; Expects Lower Growth This Quarter
Goldman Sachs Drops GDP Estimate; Expects Lower Growth This Quarter
July 06, 2020  |  Economy

Goldman Sachs economists have revised their forecast for 2020’s economy downwards, but still think things could be back on track by around September, Bloomberg reports....

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SMBs, Department Store Chains Contend With Pandemic’s Impact
SMBs, Department Store Chains Contend With Pandemic’s Impact
July 03, 2020  |  Today In Data

The pandemic continues to put usual business operations on unsteady ground across several industries, bringing about disastrous financial effects. Small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are especially grappling...

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How Payments Is Powering The Travel Industry’s Return
How Payments Is Powering The Travel Industry’s Return
July 03, 2020  |  Travel Payments

The global pandemic has left no industry unscathed, but the travel business has the unfortunate distinction of being the sector that was slammed first and...

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The Six Retail CEOs Who Could Set Off Fireworks This Year
The Six Retail CEOs Who Could Set Off Fireworks This Year
July 03, 2020  |  Retail

Retail CEOs faced a parade of problems in 2020’s first six months, but some executives look ready to set off plenty of fireworks in the...

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Macy’s Considers Options For Black Friday Amid Pandemic
Macy’s Considers Options For Black Friday Amid Pandemic
July 02, 2020  |  Retail

As it starts to consider the holiday season in the age of social distancing, Macy’s Chairman and CEO Jeff Gennette noted on a recent call with analysts...

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Food Delivery Expects No Summer Slowdown
Food Delivery Expects No Summer Slowdown
July 02, 2020  |  Delivery

As Americans head into Fourth of July barbecues and related celebrations, they are showing few, if any, signs that they’re declaring independence from the takeout...

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Pandemic Brings Dark Days For Department Stores
Pandemic Brings Dark Days For Department Stores
July 02, 2020  |  Retail

If department stores survive this pandemic, July 1, 2020 will almost certainly mark the point where the format reached one of its darkest days. On...

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Apple To Shutter 30 More US Stores Again Amid Pandemic
Apple To Shutter 30 More US Stores Again Amid Pandemic
July 02, 2020  |  Retail

As instances of the coronavirus quickly increase in a number of regions across the nation, Apple plans to shutter 30 more stores in the United...

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