In year of pandemic, Home Depot became supplier to millions
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U.S. airlines saw 60% drop in passengers in 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has had a major impact in the travel industry.
Dating Apps Stay Popular As Pandemic Drags On
Stock in ID’s Hecla, nation’s largest silver producer, jumps | Idaho Statesman
COVID-19 drives sales bump for Benton Harbor-based high-end furniture maker
The nationwide move to working from home has been devastating to such makers of office furniture as Steelcase Corp. of Grand Rapids.It has been a boon, though, for Vincent Leman, the owner of a small furniture business in Benton Harbor. Sales jumped 60 percent last year, all of that increase coming…
'You can't prepare for this': Fredi the PizzaMan in Melvindale overwhelmed after review
A pizza maker for 40 years, Fredi Bello has sold out of pizza daily this week and his autism foundation has raised more than $26,000
Force hasbro mattels 2020 earnings
PayPal profit tops estimates as pandemic drives online spending to record levels | Reuters
PayPal Holdings Inc beat Wall Street estimates for quarterly profit on Wednesday, with a coronavirus-driven shift to online shopping and digital transactions driving record levels of payment volumes for both the quarter and the year.
As America devours more wings than ever, restaurants double down
America's appetite for chicken wings appears unending and restaurant chains of all sorts are rushing to feed it.It might seem impossible, but the pandemic actually made one of the country's favorite menu items even more popular. After governments forced restaurants to close and curtail indoor…
TikTok Surpasses Facebook as Most Time-Consuming Social Media App of 2020
P&G Posts Another Great Quarter During the Pandemic
The Promising Industry of Pet Food
Crocs shares soar on raised sales outlook through 2021
Crocs said it expects 2020 sales to grow more than 12% to a record of roughly $1.38 billion, up from a previous range calling for 5% to 7% growth.
US coffee chains face two-year recovery from COVID sales hit
The U.S. branded coffee chain segment, which is dominated by Starbucks and Dunkin’ Donuts, saw sales plunge 24% to $36 billion in the past 12 months
Christmas tree sales are booming as pandemic-weary Americans seek solace. - The New York Times
The Pandemic-Era Trends That Will (or Won't) Last
Match Group Newsroom - Announcements
Hello Everyone, I hope that this note finds you all healthy and well. This pandemic and resulting isolation has reminded us of the deep need for human connections, people’s adaptability and...
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.