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

Nationwide Insurance Chief Economist Encourages Conditional Retail Forecasts

Nationwide Insurance Chief Economist Encourages Conditional Retail Forecasts
Nationwide Insurance Chief Economist Encourages Conditional Retail Forecasts
June 29, 2020  |  Retail

Retailers looking for the shape of an economic recovery have had several letters to choose from. There’s the “hoped for” V-shaped recovery that heralds a...

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Next-Gen Payroll In Hot Pursuit Of Payday
Next-Gen Payroll In Hot Pursuit Of Payday
June 29, 2020  |  Real-Time Payments

According to PYMNTS’ pandemic research, over 41 percent of workers in lower-income positions are earning even less since COVID-19 descended. That’s not unexpected, all things...

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Wells Fargo On Why First Impressions Are Key In Digital Banking
Wells Fargo On Why First Impressions Are Key In Digital Banking
June 29, 2020  |  Banking

Consumers are embracing digital banking amid the pandemic, with many signing up for the first time. But time-consuming onboarding procedures that require extraneous details lead...

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New Report: How A Global Pandemic Created A Digital-First Customer In 12 Weeks
New Report: How A Global Pandemic Created A Digital-First Customer In 12 Weeks
June 29, 2020  |  Economy

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. Then, cases in the U.S. had hit 1267 and there were 38...

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San Francisco To Delay Next Wave Of Reopenings Amid COVID Spike
San Francisco To Delay Next Wave Of Reopenings Amid COVID Spike
June 28, 2020  |  Economy

San Francisco’s planned next phase reopening scheduled for Monday (June 29) for outdoor bars, hair salons, museums and more has been put on hold. Get...

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The Unexpected Ways Dining Out Is Evolving
The Unexpected Ways Dining Out Is Evolving
June 27, 2020  |  Retail

When COVID-19 exploded into a global pandemic that more or less shut down everything worldwide, restaurants began diving for digital cover and rapidly embracing order-ahead, curbside...

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Retail Challenges And Opportunities Amid The Pandemic 
Retail Challenges And Opportunities Amid The Pandemic 
June 26, 2020  |  Today In Data

The coronavirus is magnifying the challenges that troubled retailers faced before the pandemic as they continue to seek financial lifelines. GNC recently declared bankruptcy as well as retail closings,...

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Deep Dive: Using Digital Payroll Tools To Maintain Financial Lifelines In Uncertain Times
Deep Dive: Using Digital Payroll Tools To Maintain Financial Lifelines In Uncertain Times
June 26, 2020  |  Real-Time Payments

The United States federal government sought to disburse more than $1 trillion in stimulus funding in the early days of the COVID-19 lockdown to help...

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