Stories Tagged as
COVID-19
Changes in demand and disrupted supply chains feed into shortages at the store
by
Andy Uhler
Apr 13, 2020
They're about supply chains.
Britain's textile industry gets an unexpected boost from COVID-19
Apr 13, 2020
After the coronavirus lockdown in China, British clothing retailers turn back to British manufacturers.
After curtains close on stage performances, entertainers take up jobs in grocery stores
Apr 13, 2020
Entertainers from London's West End have found temporary work in supermarkets after theaters closed due to the coronavirus shutdown.
Should tobacco product sales be banned during the COVID-19 pandemic?
by
Jack Stewart
Apr 13, 2020
Some health groups point to early research that indicates smoking and vaping can make COVID-19 symptoms worse.
With COVID-19 comes a surge in gun sales
Apr 13, 2020
The FBI reports that background checks in March were up. Some of those purchasing guns are doing so for the first time.
Who's getting the $1,200 COVID-19 checks first?
by
David Brancaccio
, Kimberly Adams
and Alex Schroeder
Apr 13, 2020
Those who filed taxes in the past two years and used direct deposit for their refunds will be the first to get the payments, the IRS says.
Will insurance companies cover mental health services' switch to telehealth?
by
Alisa Roth
Apr 10, 2020
Therapists and psychiatrists are just starting to submit their March bills.
For public good, not for profit.
There's already a shortage of big-rig truck drivers, and the pandemic may make it worse
Apr 10, 2020
Many DMVs and driver-training schools are closed, making it impossible for new drivers to get behind the wheel.
Ticket buyers and sellers say StubHub owes them after widespread event cancellations
Apr 10, 2020
The company changed policies on refunds and payouts at the end of March, to the chagrin of buyers and sellers on the secondary ticket marketplace.
Can even a deal to cut oil production increase prices amid COVID-19?
by
David Brancaccio
, Rose Conlon
and Alex Schroeder
Apr 10, 2020
Demand for oil is falling so quickly that even a reduction in supply will take some time to affect markets.