Consumer Affairs & Relations

Governor Andrew Cuomo’s okaying of movie theater openings has AMC Entertainment opening a dozen theaters in New York State this week and several more by Oct. 23.

Target Corp. is reportedly expanding its presence on New York’s Long Island.

After two months of significant positive growth, American consumer confidence in October is at its highest observed point since March of this year, despite much volatility.  

The National Retail Federation launched two efforts to help frontline retail employees keep working and serve customers safely.

Starbucks Corp. has made a commitment to diversify the makeup of its workforce.

Consumers are paying close attention to the indoor air quality of public spaces amid the pandemic.

Williams-Sonoma has increased its quarterly dividend by 10%.

Customers plan to spend money online this Black Friday, but take a dim view of e-commerce platforms that sell counterfeit items.