Coronavirus outbreak spurs local business owners and researchers to innovate
Ramsey and his crew went to the hospital to deliver 150 meals to hospital personnel. That job is keeping his business open and his employees working. He also plans to expand to other hospitals.
Target will begin limiting guests into crowded stores
Target is taking new steps to combat the spread of coronavirus at its stores.
Hutto graphic design business makes face shields to help with COVID-19 response
Hargrove says he had no idea creating one face shield for his friend to use would turn into hundreds.
Costco to limit number of people in stores
Starting this Friday, Costco says only two people will be allowed in their warehouses with each membership card.
Kroger announces 'Hero Bonus' for all hourly frontline workers
Grocery store chain Kroger has announced it will pay all hourly frontline employees extra during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Airbnb apologizes to hosts for coronavirus cancellation policies, will pay out $250 million
Nothing says "I'm sorry" like $250 million.
T-Mobile-Sprint merger completed, creating new wireless giant
The Federal Communications Commission and the Department of Justice approved the deal last year.
FBI warns of Costco coronavirus stimulus check scam
Scammers are sending fake text messages offering 'stimulus check' deals from the big-box store.
Walmart to take employees' temperatures, add one-way aisles to prevent spread of coronavirus
Walmart will not start scanning employees every day before they come in and institute one-way aisles to attempt to mitigate the spread of coronavirus.
Tyson giving $60M in bonuses to truck drivers, frontline workers during coronavirus outbreak
Eligible team members will receive a $500 bonus, payable during the first week of July.
Carnival Cruise Lines cancels select cruises through late 2020, rest of the year
While most Carnival cruises are only canceled through May 11, particular sailings that dated further out are being canceled. For example, all San Francisco sailings are canceled through the rest of the year.
Target, Trader Joe's to close on Easter to give employees working during coronavirus a break
On their website, Trader Joe's said, "All Trader Joe's Stores will be CLOSED on Easter Sunday, April 12th to give our incredible Crew Members a much needed day of rest."
Housing market going strong as companies adapt to COVID-19 restrictions
While the economy has taken a hit due to COVID-19, the real estate market is going strong.
Medtronic makes ventilator design specifications public to help increase manufacturing worldwide
Medtronic has made the design specifications for its ventilator public in an effort to increase ventilator manufacturing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
JCPenney will furlough a majority of its hourly and corporate employees amid COVID-19 pandemic
J.C. Penny Company, Inc. announced it will temporarily furlough the majority of its hourly and corporate employees due to COVID-19.
Guy Fieri helps launch relief fund to aid restaurant workers financially impacted by COVID-19
The fiery food personality teamed up with the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) on the initiative.
Rent relief for tenants in Publix-owned shopping centers
Publix is offering rent relief to businesses operating in company-owned shopping centers.
Walmart announces it will conduct temperature checks for employees due to COVID-19
The national retailer said it will also be offering gloves and masks to associates as supplies permit.
Trump administration rules gun shops ‘essential’ amid virus
In the past several weeks, various states and municipalities have offered different interpretations of whether gun stores should be allowed to remain open as Americans stay at home to avoid spreading the virus.
Some who lost jobs overnight due to COVID-19 shutdowns take to social media to crowdfund rent money
Those left without a job due to COVID-19 have turned to social media to ask for money to cover rent.