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The nation’s biggest mall owner plans to reopen roughly half of its shopping centers within a week, according to its CEO. Simon Property Group had already reopened 77 US retail properties as of Monday with coronavirus safeguards in place such as social distancing, increased sanitizing and health screenings for employees, David Simon said. The company …

Amid the carnage of the US employment report for April was one bright spot: Superstores led by Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, added more than 90,000 jobs. Overall, roughly 20.5 million people lost their jobs in April, the Labor Department said on Friday, a wipeout of jobs at a rate not seen since the 1930s. …

Celebrities have access to the world’s best dermatologists, aestheticians and makeup artists, so it’s no surprise they’re experts when it comes to skincare. From gentle exfoliants and soothing spritzes to ultra-hydrating creams and acne-busting treatments, the cult-favorite products below have been tried and tested by plenty of A-listers — and continue to come out on …

Demand for buying artworks online has more than doubled amid the coronavirus crisis, with one online art marketplace recording its best month for sales in its seven-year history. London-based Artfinder has seen a 110% surge in new customers in April compared with the same period last year, with an artwork being sold every 12 minutes …

Heading back to the mall once it reopens? Enjoy the free hand wipe — and get ready to follow some rules. As shopping resumes this month across some 20 states, including Georgia, Texas, Mississippi, South Carolina and Florida, malls and retailers are more concerned about promoting their safety measures to coax shoppers back into stores …

The Domain mall in Austin, Texas, is open for business — unlike most of its 100 upscale shops – as the state entered its first work week of eased pandemic restrictions in the hopes of rekindling the economy. A dozen or so people were strolling about the sprawling open-air shopping center Monday afternoon, with three …

Iconic American clothing retailer J.Crew on Monday became the first nationwide retailer to file for bankruptcy as the coronavirus crisis ravages the retail industry. The New York-based company — whose clothes were famously touted by Michelle Obama — is among several major retailers that have suffered while the pandemic forces stores closed and shut shoppers …

Whether they’re prepping for a red carpet or simply unwinding at home on a Saturday night, celebrities love to pamper their skin with face masks — and snap selfies while they’re at it. And with hundreds of complexion-perfecting options on the market that claim to do everything from banishing breakouts to boosting hydration, it can …

Delivery business DHL is struggling to cope with a flood of parcels from online purchases due to the coronavirus crisis, forcing it to cut back extra collections from retailers in Germany, parent company Deutsche Post said on Thursday. A Deutsche Post spokesman said that the extra pick-up trips to retailers had been reduced nationwide, adding …

Amazon on Monday lifted its ban preventing sellers from shipping non-essential items to its warehouses. The move comes a month after Amazon told sellers that it would only accept “household staples, medical supplies and other high-demand products” so that it could focus on shipping essentials during the coronavirus pandemic. Amazon had curtailed what its sellers …