Trader Joe’s says fully vaccinated customers don’t have to wear masks in stores
Trader Joe’s customers don’t have to wear a mask while shopping, the grocery chain said Friday. The news follows new guidance that allows…
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‘The Grove,’ new NW Crossing mixed-use development, opens May 28 with mix of familiar, new eateries
“Values-driven” real estate developer project^ announced Thursday that Phase 1 of The Grove, a mixed-use commercial development at Bend’s vibrant…
Continue ReadingUS retail sales come down from their stimulus-fueled high
US retail sales came back down to Earth in April after stimulus checks sent Americans on a shopping spree in March. Month-over-month, retail sales…
Continue ReadingTarget will temporarily stop selling Pokémon and sports trading cards in stores due to safety concerns
Target has announced that it will temporarily stop selling trading cards — of both the sports and Pokémon variety — in stores following…
Continue ReadingDelta will require vaccines for new employees
Delta Air Lines is requiring new employees to get the Covid-19 vaccine, making it one of the largest US companies to issue a mandate. “Any…
Continue ReadingWhat Disney, Airbnb and DoorDash results reveal about the post-pandemic economy
Companies are gearing up for an era in which Covid-19 isn’t the primary driver of how people spend their money. The big question: As the…
Continue ReadingHyundai and Kia are spending $7 billion in US electric car push
Hyundai and Kia are pouring billions of dollars into the United States, where they plan to start building electric cars and invest more in futuristic…
Continue ReadingHow John Deere is helping Black farmers and their descendents take back unjustly seized land
It’s been nine years since Michael Robinson of Columbus, Ohio, nearly lost a major part of his family’s legacy. He’s still fighting…
Continue ReadingNews outlets ask: Is this the beginning of the end of the pandemic?
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. The beginning of the…
Continue ReadingEthereum co-founder donates $1 billion of shiba inu coin to India Covid relief
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin donated $1 billion worth of shiba inu coin — a dogecoin spinoff — to a Covid-19 relief fund in India. The…
Continue ReadingBirkin bags hit record prices even as the world ground to a halt during Covid. Here’s why
The desirability of an Hermès Birkin handbag — a symbol of rarefied wealth — is such that not even a global pandemic can dull demand for…
Continue ReadingDisney+ growth has slowed. That’s bad news for Disney
Streaming has carried Disney through the pandemic with Disney+ growing to more than 100 million subscribers. Yet the biggest star in Disney’s…
Continue ReadingHow stores are responding to CDC’s new mask guidance
CVS, Walgreens and Macy’s said they are reviewing their requirements for facial coverings following new CDC guidance easing mask wearing for…
Continue ReadingStores review mask policies after new CDC guidance
CVS, Walgreens and Macy’s said they are reviewing their requirements for facial coverings following new CDC guidance easing mask wearing for…
Continue ReadingWhy the ‘Friends’ reunion is a critical moment for HBO Max
The long-awaited and much anticipated “Friends” reunion is coming to HBO Max at last. “Friends: The Reunion” will debut on…
Continue ReadingTesla may be much worse off in China than anyone thought
Tesla’s Chinese sales last month were much weaker than they originally appeared. Although Tesla does not report monthly sales or regional…
Continue ReadingDisney+ has sluggish growth, hitting Disney’s stock
Streaming has carried Disney through the pandemic with Disney+ growing to more than 100 million subscribers. Yet on Thursday, the biggest star in…
Continue ReadingHow investors can protect themselves from rising prices
Inflation is all that the market seems to care about these days. Wages are rising, consumer prices are surging — and investors are worried the…
Continue ReadingHow to hedge against inflation — and what to avoid
Inflation is all that the market seems to care about these days. Wages are rising, consumer prices are surging — and investors are worried the…
Continue ReadingGlobal airlines cancel flights to Israel as violence escalates
Global airlines are canceling flights to Israel as clashes between the country’s military and Palestinian militants in Gaza intensify. Delta…
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