China’s coronavirus travel ban is wreaking havoc among foreign companies and international schools, with many fearing for their future as executives, teachers and students are left stranded in their home countries. A ban on most foreigners entering the country was implemented in March as the outbreak gathered pace overseas — […]
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‘It’s very exciting’ to get back to shop work
“It’s very exciting, we can’t wait to have our customers back,” says Annie Martin, who manages the Waterstones Piccadilly bookshop, in London. Non-essential retailers, such as fashion, toy and book shops, will be allowed to reopen in England on 15 June – as long as they have coronavirus-related safety measures […]
Used Car E-Retailing Space Heats Up With Vroom’s Nasdaq Debut
Amid coronavirus woes, e-commerce retailing and used vehicles are drawing interest from dealerships, customers and investors alike. Online auto retailing holds massive opportunities and is likely to transform the automotive market in a big way in the coming years. Used-car e-retailers including Carvana CVNA, CarMax KMX, AutoNation AN and CarGurus […]
G-III to Reopen Corporate Showroom Monday and Keep Inventories Lean
Click here to read the full article. G-III Apparel Group held a virtual annual meeting on Thursday to update shareholders on its performance and on how it will be reopening its corporate offices on Monday in a responsible manner, with the health of employees and customers as top priorities. “We […]
How coronavirus will change the way we all shop
After three months of hibernation, non-essential shops in England will finally be able to re-open on Monday. But it is clear Covid-19 will have a lasting impact on retail well beyond the end of lockdown. There’s socially distanced shopping, for starters. The new retail rules during this pandemic may take […]
What is Juneteenth 2020, the holiday marking the end of US slavery?
On June 19, Americans around the country will celebrate Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. This year, the annual celebration of freedom comes as the country grapples with its longstanding tradition of systemic racism, as well as the fate of its Confederate monuments, flags and symbols amid nationwide protests […]
These small businesses found new ways to serve customers by rethinking their approach
With more than 42 million people unemployed and businesses shut down in every state, COVID-19 has taken a crippling toll on America’s economic health. For many small businesses, which comprise 47% of private-sector payrolls in the U.S., according to the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council, the sudden economic downturn has […]
CEO Of Superette Mimi Lam Shares Her Secrets To Building An Unforgettable Retail Business
This special presentation from Superette is from Benzinga’s June 1 Virtual Cannabis Capital Conference. Click here for more coverage of this event, with presentations from some of the top CEOs, investors and lenders in the cannabis space. When all other cannabis retail companies took a tech-forward and clinical approach, Ontario-based […]
CEOs see some good news and bad for the rest of 2020
CEOs were asked: In just a few sentences, what is your business outlook for the rest of 2020, assuming there is not another COVID-19 shutdown in the fall? == I think it’s in the fabric of who we are as Americans, and Miamians, to rise to the occasion. Despite the […]
The best virtual escape rooms to play online with friends
We could all do with a bit of escapism from reality at the minute, as lockdown continues in the UK. Escape rooms are very popular with groups who love a challenge, but due to the coronavirus outbreak, all of them in the UK have closed their doors for the foreseeable. […]
Don’t let online education turn into the next crisis that hits people of color hardest
When historians look back at 2020, they might see some important lessons about how problems become really big problems when left to fester. First, COVID-19 shut down the American economy and killed over 112,000 Americans — disproportionately African American — because we failed to establish the proper public health response early to […]
Lululemon’s Digital Business Remains a Bright Spot While Revenues Fall
Click here to read the full article. Lululemon Athletica has taken a hit from the coronavirus — but executives say it’s only temporary. “Certain things won’t change because of COVID-19 and certain things will,” Calvin McDonald, Lululemon’s chief executive officer, said on Thursday evening’s conference call with analysts. “Among the […]
NC’s first alpine coaster opens in Banner Elk. Here’s how to make a weekend out of it
For many of us, we have a lot of angst and energy built up after nearly three months of staying in place and working from home. Our freshly repainted walls and finished projects are already looking old and stale. It’s time for a getaway. But where can you get away […]
Maison & Objet Moves Fall Fair Online, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin School to Relocate, and More News This Week
From significant business changes to noteworthy product launches, there’s always something new happening in the world of design. In this weekly roundup, AD PRO has everything you need to know. In Pursuit of a More Just World Nonprofit Rallies Street Artists for a Cause Italian nonprofit Yourban 2030 has produced […]