Years of lockdowns took a brutal toll on businesses. Now, the rapid spread of Covid after a chaotic reopening has deprived them of workers and customers.
Tag: Shopping and Retail
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The Downsides of Using ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’
Shoppers can quickly get approved for the services, but regulators are concerned that the loans lack important protections.
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Vivienne Westwood, 81, Dies; Brought Provocative Punk Style to High Fashion
The London shop she ran with Malcolm McLaren defined an era. “I don’t think punk would have happened,” Chrissie Hynde said, “without Vivienne and Malcolm.”
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The Syrian Family That Rebuilt a Chocolate Empire in Nova Scotia
Seven years on, Peace by Chocolate continues to expand, and its founder has become an advocate of more open immigration.
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Retail Sales Fell in November, Despite Black Friday
With food and gas prices still high, U.S. shoppers were more reluctant to spend on more discretionary items as the holiday shopping season arrived.