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Clothing rental service Rent the Runway lays off workers amid coronavirus outbreak

U.S. clothing rental firm Rent the Runway said on Saturday it had laid off retail employees following temporary store closures amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak......»»

Category: topSource: reutersMar 28th, 2020

iPhone maker Foxconn is warning workers in Shenzhen to stay home as it diverts production to face masks amid coronavirus outbreak (AAPL)

Reuters Major Apple manufacturer Foxconn is diverting part of its production line to make medical masks and clothing, rather than the usual iPhone parts, in its Shenzhen fa.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderFeb 7th, 2020

Rent the Runway is back on track after upgrade glitches

Clothing subscription and special event rental service Rent the Runway is back on track after completing a series of system upgrades that led to delivery problems and long customer service queues. The company said in a blog post the unforeseen is.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsOct 9th, 2019

Rent the Runway back up after operational glitch

U.S. clothing rental service Rent the Runway said on Tuesday its business was back online after an operational snag caused the company to cancel several customer orders and hold off on new sign-ups......»»

Category: topSource: reutersOct 8th, 2019

Urban Outfitters to launch clothing-rental service this summer

Urban Outfitters this summer will introduce a new clothing rental service that will go head to head with other companies in the space, including big player Rent the Runway. Philadelphia-based Urban Outfitters Inc. (Nasdaq: URBN) will introduce a clo.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 22nd, 2019

Workers at a lab that processes 50,000 coronavirus tests a day have been hit by their own COVID-19 outbreak

A number of workers at the Lighthouse Laboratory in Milton Keynes have contracted the virus in recent days, amid a push to process more tests. Getty Britain's busiest coronavirus testin.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytDec 25th, 2020

Front-line workers face pay cuts amid COVID-19 crunch

SL Green Realty, a major New York landlord, lowered its guidance for 2020 as it faces economic disruption from the coronavirus outbreak. The real estate investment trust said funds from operations,... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkApr 25th, 2020

Eight Thai airlines seek $770 million government assistance

Thailand’s budget and full-service carriers are seeking soft-loans worth 25 billion baht ($770.65 million) from the government to support their businesses amid the coronavirus outbreak, an airline executive said on Friday......»»

Category: topSource: reutersApr 24th, 2020

Hunt Valley disinfectant manufacturer sees record growth amid rush to protect consumers, workers

A Hunt Valley company that makes disinfectant products is scaling quickly to keep up with record sales growth amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, Sterilex primarily served businesses operating in the food su.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 20th, 2020

Harley-Davidson lays off staff, cuts salaries amid virus outbreak

Harley-Davidson said Wednesday it has temporarily laid off most of its global production employees and implemented salary cuts in a bid to lower costs as the coronavirus pandemic has hurt its business......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralApr 15th, 2020

Best Buy retains 70% of sales despite move to curbside service amid Covid-19, 51,000-plus workers to be furloughed

Best Buy Co. Inc. said Wednesday that it has held on to 70% of its year-over-year sales despite the move to curbside-only service amid the Covid-19 outbreak. All.....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 15th, 2020

NBCUniversal"s Peacock streaming service debuts amid coronavirus outbreak. Will it stand out?

The cable giant's streaming service will be offered free to consumers with commercials. P.....»»

Category: topSource: latimesApr 14th, 2020

Invitation homes CEO on renter protection amid the coronavirus crisis

Renters are having trouble paying monthly rent as coronavirus-related layoffs continue across the country. Dallas Tanner, Invitation Homes CEO, discusses how the nation's largest single family rental REIT is helping......»»

Category: realestateSource: cnbcApr 9th, 2020

Pence urges US food workers to "show up and do your job"

Apr.08 -- Vice President Mike Pence says U.S. food workers are "vital" amid the coronavirus outbreak and the government will “work tirelessly” to ensure their workplaces are safe......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralApr 8th, 2020

Where American Airlines is scaling back flights at CLT amid coronavirus outbreak

American Airlines will pull back this month on its domestic flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport and has further delayed service on several European routes amid the widespread novel coronavirus pandemic......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 2nd, 2020

Small landlords struggle as renters either can"t or choose not to pay amid coronavirus layoffs

As job losses mount into the millions, laid-off workers increasingly can't make the rent, and small landlords are left holding the bag......»»

Category: realestateSource: cnbcApr 2nd, 2020

Mich. Amazon workers walk off the job after 3rd coronavirus case

Employees are demanding the company take action to protect their health and safety amid the coronavirus outbreak......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralApr 1st, 2020

Burger King and Popeyes will take workers" temperatures and offer bonuses amid coronavirus outbreak

Irene Jiang / Business Insider Popeyes, Burger Ki.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMar 31st, 2020

"I know without any doubt that I"m going to lose colleagues": New York hospital workers at the front line describe the stark reality of their working conditions, comparing facilities to a "petri dish"

Sgt. Amouris Coss/U.S. Army National Guard/Handout/Reuters Hospital workers in New York — the epicenter of the US coronavirus outbreak — describe the stark reality of treating patients amid a shortage of personal protective equipment .....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMar 31st, 2020

Airbnb hosts to provide free rooms for British health workers

Airbnb hosts will provide free rooms for workers in Britain's National Health Service (NHS) to support their work during the coronavirus outbreak, the company said on Sunday......»»

Category: topSource: reutersMar 28th, 2020

Chain restaurants are asking to skip paying rent in April because of coronavirus closures

REUTERS/Fred Prouser Restaurant chains including the Cheesecake Factory, Wendy's, and Subway are trying to help their store locations with rent costs amid the novel coronavirus outbreak.  Some chains are calling for rent reductions from landlords, .....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytMar 26th, 2020