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Skip Grocery Checkout Completely? Amazon Testing New Carts
Online retail giant Amazon is once again at the front lines of innovation in its quest to eradicate waiting in line as it begins testing

RTW Retailwinds, Brooks Brothers File for Bankruptcy
RTW Retailwinds, the parent company to New York & Co., has joined the slew of other retailers filing for bankruptcy amidst the coronavirus pandemic. According

Follow the PPP Road — Treasury Department Releases More Details on Loans
Last week, the U.S. Treasury Department and Small Business Administration (SBA) made public a list of companies that received more than $150,000 in loans through the Paycheck

Survey Says, Consumer Confidence Gaining for Housing Market
Consumers are more optimistic about home buying and selling conditions despite a struggling COVID economy, according to Fannie Mae’s June National Housing Survey. The Fannie

Uber Buys Postmates
After failing to reach an agreement to purchase its food delivery competitor Grubhub in May, Uber has agreed to buy out the fourth largest delivery

FDA Approves in Home Breast Cancer Treatment
On June 29, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Phesgo, an injectable treatment for adults with HER2-positive breast cancer. However, the FDA recommends

Google Chrome Extensions Hit by Surveillance Campaign
Cybersecurity firm Awake released its findings from a several-month investigation into a malicious spy campaign this week, detailing how specific Google Chrome extensions were utilized

Cruise Lines join Airlines in Refusing Refunds Despite COVID Concerns
The Cruise Lines International Association, the leading trade organization for the global cruise industry, announced a voluntary no sail extension until September 15, leaving many

FCC Set to Vote on 3-Digit Number for National Suicide Prevention Hotline
On June 23, FCC chairman Ajit Pai announced their plan to establish “988” as the new 3-digit phone number for the national suicide prevention hotline.

FastFood Breakfasts Decline, But Online Breakfast Ordering on the Rise
Fast-food breakfast has experienced a sharp decline as the pandemic has altered consumer habits, especially with commuters. However, recent trends reveal hope for breakfast menus