Economy May 15

The coronavirus pandemic has pushed troubled department store chain J.C. Penney into Chapter 11 bankruptcy. It is the fourth major retailer to meet that fate.

Economy May 07

Store workers across the country are suddenly being asked to enforce the rules that govern shopping during the coronavirus pandemic. That means customer service employees often must confront shoppers who aren't wearing masks and enforce social distancing measures.

Economy May 07

Neiman Marcus, the 112-year-old storied luxury department store chain, is seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Economy May 04

Many Americans are getting their first taste of what pandemic shopping looks like at their local mall.

Economy Apr 06

he coronavirus crisis is upending service businesses, and the crisis may permanently change the way Americans work, shop and socialize, even after the disease fades away.

Economy Mar 30

Macy's is furloughing a majority of its 130,000 workers beginning this week as its sales have collapsed because of the pandemic.

Economy Mar 17

Grocers big and small are hiring more workers, paying overtime and limiting purchases on certain high demand items as they scramble to restock shelves that have been wiped out by panic shopping in response to the global viral pandemic.

Nation Mar 10

Walmart is enacting an emergency leave policy for its 1.4 million hourly U.S. workers that allows them to take time off without penalty if they fear the spread of a new virus.

Economy Feb 28

Many businesses are sold out, while others are limiting how many a customer can buy.

Economy Feb 04

The store closures represent about one fifth of Macy's current total. They didn't specify how many jobs would be lost at the shuttered stores.