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Retail Sales Rise Along with Coronavirus Cases
Retail sales have increased in July despite an increase in Coronavirus cases. In U.S. households, retail spending has increased by 1.2 percent in July. This increase puts

Epic Sues Google and Apple After Fortnite Pulled from App Stores
Fortnite will no longer be available on Apple’s App Store and the Google Play Store amid an ongoing battle over fees. Apple and Google decided

Fisher-Price Brings Work from Home Fun to Toddlers
With families across the country working from home, toy manufacturer Fisher-Price now offers new “Mini-Me” role-play toy sets designed to mimic grown-up activities. Some of the sets

Stein Mart Files for Bankruptcy, Starts Liquidation Process
Discount retailer Stein Mart filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy on Aug. 12, citing the coronavirus pandemic among factors for its decision. The retail store was founded in

Movie Production Resumes, with Big Changes
The movie industry is slowly getting back on its feet after a one-two punch to movie theaters and film sets caused by the coronavirus. Although

As Profits Plummet, Big Oil Tries its Hand at Renewables
The year hasn’t gone well for oil companies. First, an economic war fought between two of the biggest countries in oil production, Saudi Arabia and Russia, led

Virtual Fitting Rooms and AR Beauty Apps Take Off
Companies across the apparel and beauty industries are increasingly turning to augmented reality (AR) to help consumers try different products from the comfort of their

More Competition for Amazon as Walmart Partners with Instacart
Walmart and Instacart are partnering together to offer same-day delivery to grocery shoppers. The partnership will offer services in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, and

National Parks Make a Comeback
When COVID-19 first swept the country, things looked dire for national parks. An initial dip in attendance put major strain on the national system, which

Wayfair Posts First Profitable Quarter as more Consumers Shop Online
Wayfair, the online furniture retailer, recently posted its first profitable quarter since it went public in 2014. The company’s total net revenue increased $2 billion year over