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How to Think About Traveling Now That COVID-19 Vaccines Are Out
Vaccines are rolling out, slowly but surely, across the world. Does that mean it's time to think about traveling yet? The tourism industry would like to...
Here are some of the companies pushing financial incentives to get workers vaccinated
As vaccinations continue across the U.S., some companies are offering financial incentives to encourage their workers to get the shots.
Virus outbreak officially over at Union Gap Costco; 177 workers infected
The Costco COVID outbreak is over, according to the Yakima Health District. The outbreak affected 177 employees at the Union Gap store, all of whom...
Costco closing all photo centers, shifting services online only
Costco in an email to members said it is closing all of its warehouse photo departments and discontinuing passport photos, ink refills, photo restoration and...
Nordstrom’s holiday sales drop about 22% to cap tough year
Nordstrom was able to pick up more digital shoppers this holiday, but incremental customer spending went disproportionately to online and big-box retailers this season.
Fewer guards, more Black brands: Sephora’s plan to win back shoppers
It's the boldest step taken yet by the LVMH-owned chain to try to re-establish its reputation with customers of color who haven't always had a...
Two new Amazon Fresh grocery stores are coming to the Seattle area
Amazon plans to open two new Amazon Fresh grocery stores — the commerce behemoth’s take on a typical, price-conscious supermarket — in the Seattle area,...