US bankruptcy court allows J.C. Penney to keep paying staff and vendors
J.C. Penney said it will continue paying its 85,000 workers and vendors delivering merchandise to stores, following the retailer's bankruptcy filing in a federal court.
Gourmet pantry staples for luxe coronavirus quarantine living
Here are gourmet pantry staples that are worth trying during coronavirus quarantine.
America's largest grocery union blasts Kroger for ending 'hero' pay
The pandemic and social distancing guidelines continue, Kroger employees are required to wear masks, and there is no vaccine for the virus yet, the union argued.
Looking for a cold brew in the coronavirus era? Try cyberspace
With BeerPages, customers will be able to gain access to a retailer's full bar menu including drafts, packaged goods and wine.
Stores stress over how to handle a customer who won’t wear a mask
Store owners and managers are struggling to enforce coronavirus mask policies among customers.
Kroger announces new bonuses after cutting hazard pay
Just days after announcing it would end hazard “hero” pay to front-line workers, Kroger says it will give them extra “thank you” bonuses.
Amazon says 'appropriate' executive to be available, panel calls on Bezos to testify
The panel had called on chief executive Jeff Bezos to testify. Amazon’s blog late on Friday did not commit to a specific person or consideration for who could eventually testify.
J.C. Penney files for bankruptcy as coronavirus pushes retailer over edge
J. C. Penney said it had entered into a restructuring support agreement with the lenders.
Office Depot closing stores, laying off 13,000 workers
Office Depot is laying of 13,100 employees as part of its restructuring plan.
Coronavirus brings April retail sales down 16%
April retails sales down amid coronavirus
JC Penney staves off bankruptcy
J.C. Penney made a $17 million interest payment, staving off bankruptcy.
Retail sales plunge a record 16.4% in April as coronavirus freezes economy
In the two months since the virus paralyzed the economy, more than 33 million Americans have filed for first-time unemployment benefits.
US retail sales likely tumbled in April as virus took hold
U.S. retail sales likely plummeted last month as the coronavirus paralyzed the economy, kept away millions of shoppers and threatened the future of stores across the country.
Stock futures turn lower ahead of economic data
Investors will examine data on retail sales and industrial production
Coronavirus likely hammered US retail sales again in April
Retail sales are estimated to have collapsed 12.0% last month
CEO Danny Meyer slams coronavirus reopening for NYC restaurant group: Report
Union Square Hospitality Group's CEO does not see dining room reopenings in the company's future while the coronavirus persists.
Coronavirus may prompt Potbelly to close 100 stores
Potbelly's team is considering the permanent closure of up to 100 stores because of the pandemic.
Ikea parent company reportedly planning to expand with new malls in the US
New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Chicago locations are high on its wish list, he added.
What are Home Depot's top pinned products?
Home Depot's roughly 105,000 square feet warehouses are fueled with more than one million products.
TJ Maxx, Marshalls reopen online stores with limited access
The discount clothing retailers are starting to reopen stores and limit online purchases to keep warehouse employees safe.



















