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

The Week In Payments: The Visible Perils And Hidden Promise Of The Coronavirus

The Week In Payments: The Visible Perils And Hidden Promise Of The Coronavirus
The Week In Payments: The Visible Perils And Hidden Promise Of The Coronavirus
March 20, 2020  |  Commentary

It almost never happens that a week in payments is dominated by a single story. In an active and competitive series of interconnected ecosystems, there is typically...

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Apple Caps eCommerce iPhone Buys At Two Per Shopper
Apple Caps eCommerce iPhone Buys At Two Per Shopper
March 20, 2020  |  Retail

After Apple shuttered its physical stores outside of China amid the spread of the coronavirus around the world, the tech company is capping purchases of...

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The Impact Of The Coronavirus On US Shopping Malls
The Impact Of The Coronavirus On US Shopping Malls
March 20, 2020  |  Today In Data

Mall owners are closing shopping centers amid the coronavirus outbreak, and a trade group that represents them reports that closures are putting a strain on its members....

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Weathering The Coronavirus Storm As A Small Travel Business
Weathering The Coronavirus Storm As A Small Travel Business
March 20, 2020  |  B2B Payments

For small businesses in the travel booking and management space, staying on top of cash flow is critical, but nevertheless a major challenge for resource-strapped...

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How PayFacs And ISVs Can Survive (And Thrive) In Uncertain Times
How PayFacs And ISVs Can Survive (And Thrive) In Uncertain Times
March 20, 2020  |  Payment Methods

The impact of COVID-19 will likely be felt over months and years, altering the business landscape in ways yet imagined. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Main Street USA Was Healthy In February, But Coronavirus Is The Wild Card
Main Street USA Was Healthy In February, But Coronavirus Is The Wild Card
March 20, 2020  |  B2B Payments

A decade of growth, poised to be upended. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Coronavirus Update: Domino’s Looks To Hire 10,000; UK Asks Hotels, Resorts To House Patients; Apple Donates Medical Supplies To Italy; Biohub To Expand Testing In San Fran
Coronavirus Update: Domino’s Looks To Hire 10,000; UK Asks Hotels, Resorts To House Patients; Apple...
March 19, 2020  |  Economy

Businesses are making donations, reducing speeds of video streaming, and, in some case, hiring more workers amid the coronavirus. Here are the latest updates on...

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NRF Seeks Nationwide Rule On Which Stores Are ‘Essential’
NRF Seeks Nationwide Rule On Which Stores Are ‘Essential’
March 19, 2020  |  Economy

The National Retail Federation wants clarification on the word “essential.” Following a letter on Wednesday (March 18) asking for the federal government to consider the...

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