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- 5/18/2020
Customers will need to have their temperature checked to enter an Apple store
Apple is starting to reopen its U.S. stores with stringent new protocols in place. - 5/15/2020
J.C. Penney makes interest payment as it explores bankruptcy
J.C. Penney Co., as of Friday, is continuing to explore its strategic alternatives. - 5/15/2020
Kroger rewards employees with new payout; extends paid emergency leave
The Kroger Co. is doubling down on its efforts to reward its frontline employees working during the COVID-19 crisis. - 5/15/2020
Retail sales in record drop in April, with clothing taking the biggest hit
Consumer spending nosedived in April as the COVID-19 pandemic drove record unemployment and caused many states to continue stay-at-home orders. - 5/15/2020
Survey: 43% of essential retailers increased hourly pay amid COVID-19
A new survey details the measures essential retailers are taking to reward and protect employees amid the COVID-19 pandemic. - 5/15/2020
Dillard’s Q1 sales fall 47%; reopening 116 more stores next week
Dillard’s reported a smaller fiscal first-quarter loss than analysts had expected and also said it is starting to reopen its stores. - 5/15/2020
Hooters reopens 150-plus locations for dine-in service
Customers can now dine in at select Hooters locations as the chain begins its first phase of reopening. - 5/14/2020
Starbucks seeks rent relief for next 12 months
Starbucks is asking its landlords for a break on rent as COVID-19 takes a toll on sales. - 5/14/2020
CVS Health opening 50 COVID-19 test sites this week
CVS Health is opening new COVID-test sites as part of its commitment to have more than 1,000 sites up and running by the end of May.