Christmas tree sales are booming as pandemic-weary Americans seek solace. - The New York Times
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Dating Apps See Increased Engagement But Struggle to Convert it to Dollars
FedEx profit leaps on rate hikes, e-commerce shipments
U.S. delivery firm FedEx Corp on Thursday said quarterly profit almost doubled after rate hikes and spiking volume helped lower the cost of delivering pandemic-fueled e-commerce purchases to residential addresses.
7 charts showing the decline of department stores in America - Vox
A look at the finances, footprints, and futures of department store chains.
Think Like An Economist: The Law of Demand - How You Choose to Buy on Apple Podcasts
Show Think Like An Economist, Ep The Law of Demand - How You Choose to Buy - Sep 8, 2020
'Fauci Effect' Drives Medical School Interest As U.S. Faces Physician Shortage : NPR
The pandemic put a spotlight on health care workers and inspired many to pursue a career in medicine. The record number of applicants comes as the U.S. faces a projected shortage of physicians.
Ranked: Fastest Growing and Declining Retail Brands, from 2019-2020
This infographic illustrates how the fastest growing and declining retail brands are attempting to stay relevant in the pandemic economy.
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Retail recovery is uneven, National Retail Federation CEO says
National Retail Federation CEO Matthew Shay said the rebound is uneven with big-box retailers like Walmart and Home Depot reporting strong sales and small or mid-sized businesses struggling.
The Rich Have Stopped Spending And That's Tanked The Economy: New Study : NPR
While retail sales bounced back in May after a deep drop in March and April, the wealthiest Americans are not spending as freely as they did before the pandemic. And that could limit the recovery.
Coroanvirus: Bain report on global luxury sales for 2020 and beyond
Bain predicted a full-year contraction between 20% to 35% for the personal luxury market that includes clothes, jewelry, watches, beauty products, and accessories.
Summer of coronavirus: Inflatable pools and rental boats are popular - Vox
Activity boxes and inflatable pools replace summer camp and trips to the beach.
Home gardening blooms around the world during coronavirus lockdowns | Reuters
Jaime Calder all but gave up on gardening after moving from the fertile soils of Illinois to dusty Texas, but the coronavirus changed her mind.
EA reports strong June quarter with revenue up 21% to $1.46 billion | VentureBeat
Electronic Arts reported financial results that beat expectations, with revenue growing 21% to $1.46 billion for the first fiscal quarter ended June 30.
Campbell's soup sales are booming as people stock up - CNN
As people stocked up for an unknown future and sheltered in place because of the coronavirus pandemic, they reached for soup — and helped spark a turnaround for Campbell.
QoD: Guess the percentage of each age group that has their driver's license: 16 year olds? 17 year olds? 18 year olds? - Blog
Answer: 16 year olds: 25.6% 17 year olds: 49% 18 year olds: 60.9% Questions: When did you get your driver’s license OR when do you plan to get your license? What factors determined/will determine when you get your license? When it comes to auto insurance, do you think the cost of insuring a 16 year old is higher or lower then insuring an 18 year old? Explain your answer.
Travis Scott x McDonald's: How a Burger Order Becomes a Grail | GQ
We called 66 McDonald’s to learn how Scott’s new collab with the fast food icon is going over.
Here are the top 15 cities where Gen Z wants to buy a home - HousingWire
Gen Zers are finally starting to break into the housing market. Here's a look at the top 15 cities for 2020 Gen Z homebuyers.
Scooter ridership resilient as workers remain absent from Detroit
Despite the hollowing out of workers in downtown Detroit during the COVID-19 pandemic, e-scooters have remained resilient. Prior to the outbreak, the future of the rentable e-scooters that stormed cities across the U.S. in 2018 seemed wobbly. In January, San Francisco-based Lime laid off 100…
The 12-foot-tall tall skeleton Home Depot is selling for Halloween, explained by its creator.
How a Home Depot “merchant” knew we all needed a $300 set of supersize bones.
Into the woods: Pandemic fuels rising interest in hunting. Can it last?
On Sunday, as many as 76,000 new hunters will disperse across Michigan's leaf-covered meadows and oak forests in search of bagging their first whitetail deer. The COVID-19 pandemic forced many across the state, and the U.S., to abandon some preferred pastimes — such as keeping a scoresheet from…
September Golf Rounds Increased 25%, Equipment Sales Followed
For the fifth straight month in 2020, golf rounds surpassed 2019 totals. Merchandise sales in the third quarter grew 42% year-over-year.
What Happens When People Stop Commuting
Gaming Companies Unlock Record Earnings in Q2
With UM, MSU set to kick off football season, pandemic-stricken businesses hope for boost
Bars and restaurants, hamstrung for months by the coronavirus pandemic, are both eagerly and anxiously anticipating the delayed return of Big Ten football Saturday.The University of Michigan opens away at Minnesota while Michigan State University begins the season at home against Rutgers University…
Restaurant Brands International (QSR) Q3 2020 earnings top estimates
Restaurant Brands International reported that its quarterly revenue fell 8%, dragged down by slower sales at Tim Hortons and Burger King.
3M Benefits From Higher Demand for Face Masks, Consumer Goods - WSJ
The manufacturer’s sales for personal products are booming, as hospitals buy face masks to protect health workers from Covid-19 and people sheltering at home purchase more cleaning supplies and painters’ tape.
California has first rolling blackouts in 19 years — and everyone faces blame
While California braced for another round of rolling blackouts Monday night, the state's grid operator held off for a second straight night.