Going shopping? Here are the major retailers that are requiring customers to wear masks
Amid the sharp rise in COVID-19 cases in many states across the U.S., more national retailers have rolled out new policies that will require customers to wear facial coverings while shopping in stores.
Amid the sharp rise in COVID-19 cases in many states across the U.S., more national retailers have rolled out new policies that will require customers to wear facial coverings while shopping in stores.
US new home sales jump 13.8% in June
The Commerce Department reported Friday that the June gain pushed sales of new homes to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 776,000. The increase follows a 19.4% jump in May.
The Commerce Department reported Friday that the June gain pushed sales of new homes to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 776,000. The increase follows a 19.4% jump in May.
Aldi to open 70 new stores by year's end
Budget grocer Aldi plans to open 70 new U.S. locations by the end of 2020 as part of its "coast-to-coast" expansion plan, the company announced Tuesday.
Budget grocer Aldi plans to open 70 new U.S. locations by the end of 2020 as part of its "coast-to-coast" expansion plan, the company announced Tuesday.
Amazon delays Prime Day in US
Amazon's busiest online shopping event, Prime Day, has been pushed back in the U.S., the company confirmed Tuesday.
Amazon's busiest online shopping event, Prime Day, has been pushed back in the U.S., the company confirmed Tuesday.
Trader Joe's to update packaging for international foods
The retailer said that while the names "may have been rooted in a lighthearted attempt at inclusiveness, we recognize that it may now have the opposite effect."
The retailer said that while the names "may have been rooted in a lighthearted attempt at inclusiveness, we recognize that it may now have the opposite effect."
FBI warns public about surge in scams amid coronavirus
FBI sees surge in scams amid coronavirus pandemic The Federal Bureau of Investigation says they have seen a surge in scams since March, and some scammers are exploiting COVID-19 in order to defraud Americans.
FBI sees surge in scams amid coronavirus pandemic The Federal Bureau of Investigation says they have seen a surge in scams since March, and some scammers are exploiting COVID-19 in order to defraud Americans.
CDC extends ban on cruise ships in US waters through September 30
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced on Thursday an extension on its ban on cruise ships in U.S. waters through Sept. 30, due to “ongoing” coronavirus outbreaks aboard ships.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced on Thursday an extension on its ban on cruise ships in U.S. waters through Sept. 30, due to “ongoing” coronavirus outbreaks aboard ships.
Woman who refused to wear mask in Starbucks wants half of $100K raised for barista who wouldn’t serve her
Last month Amber Gilles posted a scathing review to her Facebook page after an incident in which San Diego Starbucks employee Lenin Gutierrez refused to serve her for not wearing a mask, resulting in the creation of a GoFundMe page for Gutierrez, which raised more than $100,000 in tips for him.
Last month Amber Gilles posted a scathing review to her Facebook page after an incident in which San Diego Starbucks employee Lenin Gutierrez refused to serve her for not wearing a mask, resulting in the creation of a GoFundMe page for Gutierrez, which raised more than $100,000 in tips for him.
Target, CVS to require customers to wear face masks in stores nationwide
Target's face mask mandate takes effect August 1. CVS will start requiring face masks on July 20.
Target's face mask mandate takes effect August 1. CVS will start requiring face masks on July 20.
Reacting to the reopening of Walt Disney World's theme parks, 'I can't see them doing any better'
Florida’s spike in coronavirus cases over the last couple of days has some folks wondering if the parks will shut down again.
Florida’s spike in coronavirus cases over the last couple of days has some folks wondering if the parks will shut down again.
FDA hand sanitizer recall widens as coronavirus boosts usage
More than five dozen of the cleaning products have tested positive for methanol, the FDA says.
More than five dozen of the cleaning products have tested positive for methanol, the FDA says.
Kohl’s to require customers to wear face coverings beginning July 20
Kohl’s says they consider health and safety a top priority — and they have a number of measures in place to prioritize the health and safety of customers and associates.
Kohl’s says they consider health and safety a top priority — and they have a number of measures in place to prioritize the health and safety of customers and associates.
JC Penney to close another 152 stores, cuts 1,000 jobs
The retailer is becoming a smaller operator as part of bankruptcy restructuring.
The retailer is becoming a smaller operator as part of bankruptcy restructuring.
Disneyland Paris reopens following coronavirus closure
Enhanced health and safety measures include a limited park capacity, advanced booking system to manage attendance, and amplified cleaning and disinfection of rides and spaces throughout, the Associated Press reported.
Enhanced health and safety measures include a limited park capacity, advanced booking system to manage attendance, and amplified cleaning and disinfection of rides and spaces throughout, the Associated Press reported.
Walmart to require customers to wear face masks in stores
The new policy takes effect July 20.
The new policy takes effect July 20.
Spiking cost of gasoline pushes June consumer prices up 0.6%
Over the past 12 months, consumer prices have increased a modest 0.8% while core inflation is up just 1.2%.
Over the past 12 months, consumer prices have increased a modest 0.8% while core inflation is up just 1.2%.
Burger King addresses climate change by changing cows' diets
The chain has rebalanced the diet of some of the cows by adding lemon grass in a bid to limit bovine contributions to climate change.
The chain has rebalanced the diet of some of the cows by adding lemon grass in a bid to limit bovine contributions to climate change.
Krispy Kreme celebrates 83rd birthday by giving away free glazed doughnuts
The company is also extending its “Hot Light” hours, meaning more fresh doughnuts throughout the day.
The company is also extending its “Hot Light” hours, meaning more fresh doughnuts throughout the day.
Discovery Cove offers Florida residents limited-time discount
Several new and enhanced safety measures are in place at Discovery Cove to protect the park guests, employees, and animals.
Several new and enhanced safety measures are in place at Discovery Cove to protect the park guests, employees, and animals.
Kroger stops giving customers coins as change
Grocery store Kroger has stopped giving coin change due to a shortage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Grocery store Kroger has stopped giving coin change due to a shortage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.