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

Supply Chains And Black Swans: Planning For A Global Crisis

Supply Chains And Black Swans: Planning For A Global Crisis
Supply Chains And Black Swans: Planning For A Global Crisis
April 17, 2020  |  Economy

To be ready for the unexpected, “One approach is to branch out into new markets. This hedges against the risk of losses if a single...

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Luxury Marketplace Takes A Virtual Turn
Luxury Marketplace Takes A Virtual Turn
April 17, 2020  |  Retail

The House Of Luxury (HOL) had just opened its new signature gallery in London’s posh Mayfair district when the COVID-19 crisis broke in London. And...

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Ticketmaster Under Fire Over Refund Policy
Ticketmaster Under Fire Over Refund Policy
April 17, 2020  |  Economy

As the COVID-19 pandemic forces cancellations and postponements of events amid lockdowns, Ticketmaster is being criticized over its refund policy. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Coronavirus Triggers First-Ever GDP Decline In China
Coronavirus Triggers First-Ever GDP Decline In China
April 17, 2020  |  Economy

China’s economy is going through its worst three-month period in decades and will record its first-ever GDP loss — 6.8 percent in the first quarter...

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Uber Expects Revenue Plunge As It Retracts 2020 Guidance 
Uber Expects Revenue Plunge As It Retracts 2020 Guidance 
April 17, 2020  |  Ridesharing

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has caused Uber to withdraw its 2020 guidance as it anticipates a $1.9-$2.2 billion impairment charge and $17-22 million in first-quarter...

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NEW DATA: Five Ways Social Distancing Is Transforming Retail
NEW DATA: Five Ways Social Distancing Is Transforming Retail
April 17, 2020  |  eCommerce

COVID-19 has driven consumers indoors — and online. Consumers are 30.6 percent more likely to make their purchases online in 2020 than they were in...

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What’s Next For Small Businesses Amid The SBA PPP Loan Saga?
What’s Next For Small Businesses Amid The SBA PPP Loan Saga?
April 17, 2020  |  SMBs

On April 3, the federal government launched a heretofore unprecedented program to funnel money to U.S. small businesses hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. Get...

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Credit Unions’ Role In Keeping The Balance Tipped Toward Consumer Calm
Credit Unions’ Role In Keeping The Balance Tipped Toward Consumer Calm
April 17, 2020  |  Credit Unions

As of today, consumers nationwide are facing levels of uncertainty that have no historical parallels. The physical economy is, for all intents and purposes, shut-down....

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