May 18, 2020

J.C. Penney and more bankruptcy in retail

For already-struggling stores like J.C. Penney, the hit to retail because of the pandemic has been too much. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images

J.C. Penney becomes the latest in a line of major retailers to declare bankruptcy. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's message to the government on COVID-19 relief. Walmart earnings and how our shopping habits have changed.

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COVID-19

J.C. Penney joins ranks of major retailers filing for bankruptcy

by Jasmine Garsd

May 18, 2020

Experts say these companies were already in trouble before the pandemic.

Retail watchers say J.C. Penney won't be the last company to see this kind of financial trouble during the pandemic.

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COVID-19

Curbside pickup, delivery poised to boost Walmart sales

by Justin Ho

May 18, 2020

Walmart reports earnings this week, and is expected to show big gains in e-commerce amid the pandemic.

An employee restocks a shelf at an Ohio Walmart. Employees shop for customers for the chain's popular curbside pickup option.

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The Bargain Store Dolly Parton

The team

David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC

Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Daniel Shin Producer

Jay Siebold Technical Director

Brian Allison Engineer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

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