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The majority of small businesses in the U.S. are optimistic about reopening amid the coronavirus pandemic, a new study says. Nearly three-quarters of businesses (74 percent) expect to return to business as usual within six months of coronavirus restrictions being lifted, the Connected Commerce Council (3C) said Wednesday. “This report shows that in the face …
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Drive-in entertainment is having a moment. The Bel Aire Diner, which has recently experienced wild success with its drive-in movies, is not only reviving the retro film-watching format, but applying it to live comedy shows. Less than a month after kicking off its drive-in series with a screening of “Grease,” the Astoria eatery hosted a …
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The US arm of Le Pain Quotidien, an upscale bakery chain known for its chocolate-filled rolls, on Wednesday filed for bankruptcy protection, a victim of coronavirus lockdowns that have idled stores. The company, however, hopes to stave off liquidation via a $3 million sale to Aurify Brands LLC. The deal would allow for 35 of …
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Disney fans, rejoice! Orlando’s Walt Disney World will reopen its family-friendly gates in July after being shuttered since March 15 over coronavirus concerns. The move follows in the footsteps of rival Universal Studios Orlando, which will welcome visitors once again beginning on June 5. Disney World executives were given the green light after presenting proposals …
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Not even music royals are safe from mask harassment in Tennessee. Johnny Cash’s eldest daughter, Rosanne Cash, took to Twitter Tuesday to share her daughter’s story of being bullied for wearing the protective gear, which helps prevent the spread of the coronavirus, while out shopping. “My daughter lives in Nashville & wore her mask to …
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With more than one in six young people out of work, international leaders on Wednesday warned of the repercussions of creating a “lockdown generation” of young people who struggle to find work. The United Nation’s International Labor Organization issued the grim prediction in a report showing that more than one in six young people have …
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Kate Middleton is a secret scissors whiz. The Duchess of Cambridge, 38, has reportedly been providing her children George, 6, and Charlotte, 5, with at-home haircuts during the coronavirus pandemic. “Kate would certainly trim George and Charlotte’s hair as she is very competent and they are used to home haircuts,” a source told The Sun. …
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MLB and the Players Association are in a familiar situation unfamiliarly. They are fighting about money. Duh. Players and owners have done that since the inception of the game, quite publicly since the Players Association was formally recognized as a union in 1966. Within that frame what occurred Tuesday is as routine as the national …
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Ralph Lauren said on Wednesday a surge in online shopping was helping it get back on track in China and putting it on course for a recovery from the financial damage wrought by the COVID-19 lockdowns in other markets as well. Online sales in China, a crucial growth market for luxury goods companies, jumped 76 …
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Just call it the coronavirus discount. Tesla this week cut the prices of its vehicles in North America as auto demand has taken a hit thanks to pandemic-related lockdowns across the region. The Model X SUV, which was previously selling for $84,990, on Wednesday had its price reduced to $79,990. Tesla’s cheapest car, the Model …
The majority of small businesses in the U.S. are optimistic about reopening amid the coronavirus pandemic, a new study says. Nearly three-quarters of businesses (74 percent) expect to return to business as usual within six months of coronavirus restrictions being lifted, the Connected Commerce Council (3C) said Wednesday. “This report shows that in the face …
