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

Uber Eats Sees 59 Pct Spike In European Grocery Delivery

Uber Eats Sees 59 Pct Spike In European Grocery Delivery
Uber Eats Sees 59 Pct Spike In European Grocery Delivery
April 16, 2020  |  Economy

As much of Europe remains on lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic, Uber Eats experienced a 59 percent spike in grocery delivery orders in March...

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Hong Kong Could See Quarter Of All Retail Stores Shutter By Year-End
Hong Kong Could See Quarter Of All Retail Stores Shutter By Year-End
April 16, 2020  |  Retail

The coronavirus has had a catastrophic effect on retailers worldwide, and Hong Kong – known as a shopping mecca with its many upscale shopping malls...

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SBA Small Business Loan Program Is Out Of Cash
SBA Small Business Loan Program Is Out Of Cash
April 16, 2020  |  Loans

There’s no more money in the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) bailout initiative. CNBC has reported that the $349 billion intended to keep small businesses afloat...

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More ‘No-Touch Payments’ For B2B
More ‘No-Touch Payments’ For B2B
April 16, 2020  |  Economy

“We anticipate that the COVID-19 crisis may be the catalyst for ending manual check printing and mailing in B2B payments,” Neal Anderson, president and CEO...

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QSR Chains Implement Promotions Amid COVID-19
QSR Chains Implement Promotions Amid COVID-19
April 16, 2020  |  Today In Data

Quick-service restaurant (QSR) chains are looking into many promotions and efforts to help survive the coronavirus crisis. Chipotle Mexican Grill, in one case, has offered free delivery...

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Skincare Startup Fights The Good Fight For Its Future
Skincare Startup Fights The Good Fight For Its Future
April 16, 2020  |  Retail

Hundreds of retailers – both direct-to-consumer (DTC) and traditional – have lent their expertise and capital to helping the world recover from the devastation of...

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Amazon CEO Bezos Seeks COVID-19 Testing For Staff
Amazon CEO Bezos Seeks COVID-19 Testing For Staff
April 16, 2020  |  Retail

With the first move toward a system of checks on workers around the world, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos said the eCommerce retailer is creating COVID-19...

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Deep Dive: How COVID-19 Is Shining A Light On The Gig Economy’s Importance
Deep Dive: How COVID-19 Is Shining A Light On The Gig Economy’s Importance
April 16, 2020  |  Gig Economy

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