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- 3/27/2020
Gap Inc. reduces cap expenditures, postpones dividend payment, taps credit line
Gap Inc. has taken “precautionary actions” to strengthen financial flexibility in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. - 3/27/2020
Build-A-Bear Workshop furloughs over 90% of workforce; reduces pay for remaining staff
Build-A-Bear Workshop furloughed the majority of its workforce, with the employees receiving benefits but not “direct compensation,” effective March 29. - 3/27/2020
In ‘first-of-its-kind’ order, Modell’s bankruptcy suspended due to COVID-19
The novel coronavirus has had an unexpected result. - 3/27/2020
Party City extends store closures, taps into credit
Party City Holdco Inc. is extending the temporary shuttering of its stores. - 3/27/2020
Kroger ramps up hiring — for the second time; onboarding time down to 72 hours
The Kroger Company is doubling down on its hiring efforts. - 3/26/2020
Tailored Brands furloughs all U.S. store workers, extends closures, cuts exec pay
The parent company of Men’s Wearhouse and Jos. A. Banks, is extending the temporary closure of its stores for several more weeks. - 3/26/2020
Coach parent extends store closures, employee pay; cutting costs
Tapestry is keeping its store doors closed for another two weeks, at least. - 3/26/2020
BigRentz in merger with Lizzy Lift
The nation’s largest equipment rental network has entered into a merger with a construction equipment rental services company. - 3/26/2020
Wendy’s drive-thru business leaps to 90% of overall sales mix
A business update on Thursday by The Wendy’s Company revealed the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the company's business and quick-service restaurant segment as a whole. - 3/26/2020
People survey: Consumers watching how employers treat workers during COVID-19
How companies treat their workers during COVID-19 will influence future purchases.