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

New York Threatens NYC Restaurant Closures As State Prepares For Second Outbreak

New York Threatens NYC Restaurant Closures As State Prepares For Second Outbreak
New York Threatens NYC Restaurant Closures As State Prepares For Second Outbreak
July 16, 2020  |  Retail

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is threatening to close down restaurants that are not following social distancing rules to stem the coronavirus, CNBC reports. Get...

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College Students Seek Lower Fall Tuition As Schools Plan To Stick With Digital Classes
College Students Seek Lower Fall Tuition As Schools Plan To Stick With Digital Classes
July 16, 2020  |  Economy

Some college students are demanding lower tuition for the coming academic year because many schools are moving toward partial or complete online instruction instead of...

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Truist Sets Aside $844M For Bad Loans Amid Weak Q2 Consumer Business
Truist Sets Aside $844M For Bad Loans Amid Weak Q2 Consumer Business
July 16, 2020  |  Earnings

Charlotte, North Carolina-based Truist Financial Corp. on Thursday (July 16) became the latest bank to report some good news in its second-quarter results, but there...

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Real Estate Watch: Simon Property Group Unleashes The Lawyers
Real Estate Watch: Simon Property Group Unleashes The Lawyers
July 16, 2020  |  Retail

 The gloves are off in the retail landlord leasing battle, with Simon Property Group now suing mall tenants who aren’t paying their rent. On Tuesday...

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Thriving In The New Normal
Thriving In The New Normal
July 16, 2020  |  Innovation

“One of the most important tasks during [the lockdown] period was to re-evaluate our approach to teamwork, culture and connection.” Get the Full Story Complete...

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June Retail Sales Rise 7.5 Pct From May
June Retail Sales Rise 7.5 Pct From May
July 16, 2020  |  Economy

Back in April, the news on the retail front was gloomy, to say the least, with sales plunging by a record 16.4 percent. But that...

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Nike, Other Major Brands Report Millions In Bad Debt As Retailers Struggle To Pay Suppliers
Nike, Other Major Brands Report Millions In Bad Debt As Retailers Struggle To Pay Suppliers
July 15, 2020  |  Retail

The impact of COVID-19 on retailers is obvious as companies report plummeting sales, but the pandemic has also delivered a blow to the middlemen, which...

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