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

Ulta Beauty To Put Many Retail, Salon Associates On Leave

Ulta Beauty To Put Many Retail, Salon Associates On Leave
Ulta Beauty To Put Many Retail, Salon Associates On Leave
April 09, 2020  |  Retail

Amid the spread of the coronavirus, Ulta Beauty Inc. said it plans to put many of its retail staffers on leave. The company said the temporary furlough...

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Starbucks Expects 46 Pct Q2 Earnings Drop Amid Pandemic
Starbucks Expects 46 Pct Q2 Earnings Drop Amid Pandemic
April 09, 2020  |  Coronavirus

Starbucks is withdrawing its 2020 outlook as it faces an estimated 46 percent earnings drop for the second quarter, according to multiple reports. Get the...

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Mastercard’s Ethoca On Helping Merchants Grapple With The Upcoming Chargeback Deluge
Mastercard’s Ethoca On Helping Merchants Grapple With The Upcoming Chargeback Deluge
April 09, 2020  |  Payment Methods

A deluge of chargebacks is headed toward the payments industry, spurred by the coronavirus, as all areas of the global economy have been upended. Get...

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Trōv: Why Insurers Still Cling To The Paper Check
Trōv: Why Insurers Still Cling To The Paper Check
April 09, 2020  |  Disbursements

The global spread of the new coronavirus has had a wide and varied impact on the way that both consumers and businesses think about transacting...

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ISVs Help Merchants Make The Digital Pandemic Pivot — With Data
ISVs Help Merchants Make The Digital Pandemic Pivot — With Data
April 09, 2020  |  Merchant Innovation

To paraphrase Winston Churchill, when you find yourself going through tough times, keep going. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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NEW DATA: 60 Percent Of US Consumers Now Live Paycheck-To-Paycheck
NEW DATA: 60 Percent Of US Consumers Now Live Paycheck-To-Paycheck
April 09, 2020  |  Coronavirus

The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered an unprecedented wave of business closures, placing millions out of work with no telling when they will be back to...

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Shutting The Front Door On Online Fraudsters
Shutting The Front Door On Online Fraudsters
April 09, 2020  |  Fraud Prevention

Building a secure customer journey is always a bit of a balancing act. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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US Unemployment Claims In Last Week Expected To Hit 5.25 Million
US Unemployment Claims In Last Week Expected To Hit 5.25 Million
April 09, 2020  |  Coronavirus

With the coronavirus pandemic forcing people out of work in every sector of the economy, unemployment claims are likely to rise by another 5.25 million...

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Data: US Households Paying Rent Dropped 12 Percent From March
Data: US Households Paying Rent Dropped 12 Percent From March
April 09, 2020  |  Coronavirus

The percentage of U.S. citizens who paid rent this month was down 12 points, from 82 percent in March to 69 now, as a result...

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