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OpenTable Says 25 Pct Of US Restaurants Won’t Survive

OpenTable Says 25 Pct Of US Restaurants Won’t Survive
OpenTable Says 25 Pct Of US Restaurants Won’t Survive
May 14, 2020  |  Economy

A dire prediction from OpenTable forecasts a quarter of American restaurants will close permanently due to the financial turmoil from the coronavirus pandemic, according to...

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Bitcoin Daily: Ledn Rolls Out Crypto Savings Account With Genesis; China Seeks Development Of Blockchain Trade Platform
Bitcoin Daily: Ledn Rolls Out Crypto Savings Account With Genesis; China Seeks Development Of Blockchain...
May 14, 2020  |  Bitcoin

Ledn Inc. has unveiled the rollout of a USD Coin (USDC) savings account with the help of Genesis, according to an announcement. Get the Full...

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USPS Eyes Hikes To Last-Mile Package Delivery Fees
USPS Eyes Hikes To Last-Mile Package Delivery Fees
May 14, 2020  |  Delivery

The United States Postal Service (USPS) has been around for more than two centuries, but it could deliver its last piece of mail later this...

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Coronavirus Refunds: UT San Antonio Offers Students $10M In Reimbursements
Coronavirus Refunds: UT San Antonio Offers Students $10M In Reimbursements
May 14, 2020  |  Economy

The pandemic is upsetting everyday life the world over, and plenty of consumers want refunds on things they paid for but aren’t able to use. Universities,...

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Does Less Traffic At China’s Mall Eateries Mean There’s Less Appetite For Retail?
Does Less Traffic At China’s Mall Eateries Mean There’s Less Appetite For Retail?
May 14, 2020  |  Cross-border Payments

To get a sense of how China is re-opening, and where there are bumps in the road, look to the malls. Get the Full Story...

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McDonald’s Readies For Reopening
McDonald’s Readies For Reopening
May 14, 2020  |  Retail

McDonald’s Corp. has provided its restaurant owners with a 59-page dine-in reopening guide that requires everything from cleaning bathrooms every half-hour to disinfecting kiosks after...

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Is The Mall Of America Really Ready To Reopen?
Is The Mall Of America Really Ready To Reopen?
May 14, 2020  |  Retail

As of the first of June, the nation’s largest mall — Minnesota’s Mall of America — is set to reopen its doors to the public,...

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Pandemic Prompts Designer Bag Price Hikes
Pandemic Prompts Designer Bag Price Hikes
May 14, 2020  |  Retail

Lines outside of Chanel in China started growing when lockdowns eased and people clamored to trade sweatpants for luxury. But now those lines are just...

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