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Nearly Half of Americans Expect COVID-19 Shopping Habits to Be Permanent —...
Over the past year, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a spate of changes in consumer preferences, from tighter budgeting for discretionary expenses to the accelerated adoption of digital platforms. Now,...
View ArticleMore Companies Are Pledging to Invest in Urban Communities — Here’s How They...
Business leaders agree: The private sector plays a significant role in urban governance, and now more than ever, it is imperative that companies invest in the communities that they serve. That’s...
View ArticleAs Texas Rolls Back Mask Mandate and Occupancy Limits, Here’s What Retailers...
Nationwide chains, local boutiques, shopping centers and more retailers are contending with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order to repeal the face mask mandate in the state as well as allow...
View ArticleAs Violence Against Asians Surges, Why the Fashion Industry Must Take a Stand...
Over the past year, amid the backdrop of the raging COVID-19 pandemic, the United States has seen harrowing reminders of its troubled relationship with race. And while much attention has rightfully...
View ArticleIn a Pandemic Era, Why Equal Pay Day Is More Concerning Than Ever
Today marks Equal Pay Day — symbolizing how far into 2021 women must work to make what men earned in 2020. But, unlike years past, female workers are facing even more financial burdens due to the...
View ArticleThe Roaring ’20s or a New Wave of Anti-Consumerism? Here’s Where Shoppers...
With the end of the pandemic in sight, retail is gearing up for a broader economic rebound — and experts are now painting a clearer picture of what that “new normal” could look like. On one hand, the...
View ArticleAs Travel Picks Up, Can Airport Retail Fly Again?
After the COVID-19 pandemic brought United States tourism to a standstill, Americans appear ready to travel again — and that could be a boon to beleaguered airport retailers. In a recent study,...
View ArticleThese Retailers Are Now Requiring Face Masks for Consumers
As COVID-19 continue to surge due to the delta variant, stores across the US are analyzing their mask policies to help contain infections and spreading. Many stores and brands are now retracting their...
View ArticleNike’s Performance Face Mask for Team USA Is Now Available to the Public
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, we may receive an affiliate commission. Update Aug. 4, 2021: At the time this story was published, Nike’s...
View ArticleUnemployment Claims End 2021 Near Pre-Pandemic Levels Despite Omicron Surge
America’s latest weekly report on unemployment benefits shows a near return to pre-pandemic jobless claims even as the U.S. battles a surge of COVID this month due to the Omicron variant. According to...
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