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Airbnb Is Waiving Fees For Coronavirus Healthcare Workers
Airbnb Is Waiving Fees For Coronavirus Healthcare Workers
March 26, 2020  |  Coronavirus

Airbnb said that it’s going to provide free or subsidized housing for coronavirus responders, according to a blog post by the company. The company has...

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Planning For Recovery: Lessons Learned From China
Planning For Recovery: Lessons Learned From China
March 16, 2020  |  International

In normal times, retailers plan for the holidays in July and August. These are not normal times. But it’s not too far afield for retailers...

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BoE Boss Stresses Reverse Factoring Amid Coronavirus
BoE Boss Stresses Reverse Factoring Amid Coronavirus
March 05, 2020  |  B2B Payments

The incoming Bank of England (BoE) Governor Andrew Bailey said that small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) might need loans from Threadneedle Street and the government...

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World Health Organization Cautions Against Cash Usage
World Health Organization Cautions Against Cash Usage
March 05, 2020  |  Safety and Security

The World Health Organization (WHO) is advising people to not use paper tender and to use as many cashless options as possible to help contain...

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Turning Retail Solutions To Crisis Mitigation
Turning Retail Solutions To Crisis Mitigation
March 05, 2020  |  International

At this point, the COVID-19 virus has gone global, with a foothold on every continent but Australia, an increasing caseload and, most disturbingly, a mortality...

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China Uses Alipay To Deploy Color-Coded Health Rating App
China Uses Alipay To Deploy Color-Coded Health Rating App
March 02, 2020  |  International

Tech giants in China are deploying a color-coded health rating system to help officials track the millions of people returning to work in the wake...

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How The Digital World Will Soften The Blow Of The Coronavirus
How The Digital World Will Soften The Blow Of The Coronavirus
March 02, 2020  |  Commerce Connected

Sixty-seven years ago this month, Jonas Salk announced that he had successfully tested a vaccine for polio. Many in the U.S. breathed a huge sigh...

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Shoppers Likely To Avoid Malls If Coronavirus Escalates
Shoppers Likely To Avoid Malls If Coronavirus Escalates
February 28, 2020  |  Retail

In the event that the Coronavirus gets worse in the United States, 58 percent of consumers say they will probably steer clear of entertainment venues...

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COVID-19 Batters $2.5T Trade Show Events Industry
COVID-19 Batters $2.5T Trade Show Events Industry
February 25, 2020  |  International

Despite the best efforts by health workers around the world, the coronavirus continues to spread in terms of cases, fatalities and nations where it has...

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