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Study: Higher Spending On Dining Out Could Forecast A Rise In The Virus

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Massachusetts and the District of Columbia, on the other hand, experienced the most acute declines. Greg Abbott , the governor, said current rules for retail and restaurant capacity could stay, but no further actions would occur so long as cases were on the rise.

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Discount Retailers Move Away From eCommerce

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If it weren’t for a certain pandemic that is dominating most news, the two biggest stories in retail over the past week would have been stunning at any other time. “We now operate a total of 1,831 Ross Dress for Less and dd’s DISCOUNTS locations across 39 states, the District of Columbia and Guam.

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Retailers Want More From Data Breach Law

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Retailers have requested that the House Financial Services Committee take a closer look at draft data breach notification legislation, saying it doesn’t do enough to ensure appropriate data security standards.

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How Cannabidiol Products Are Infusing Luxury Retail

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Though marijuana has been made legal for recreational or medical use in 33 states and the District of Columbia, it remains listed as a Schedule I narcotic by the federal government, and is thus considered very illegal.

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US Voters Approve Sports Betting, Casino Gaming Expansions In 6 States

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By the end of 2021, at least 25 states along with the District of Columbia could have legalized some type of sports betting. With the pandemic, which resulted in layoffs and U.S. consumers saving whatever money they had, the future of gambling didn't look bright.

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Amazon, Walmart Benefit As More Than 1 Million Food Stamp Shoppers Buy Online

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Department of Agriculture (USDA) expanded the online program, which is available in 46 states and the District of Columbia, according to Bloomberg. When Congress began allowing more food assistance due to the pandemic, the U.S.

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Site Visits Fuel Anticipation For Amazon’s HQ2

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According to a person with a understanding of the visits, the eCommerce retailer visited Chicago, New York City and Chicago, The Wall Street Journal reported. That could enable the retailer to keep its choice unknown ahead of an announced decision. In terms of geographies, unnamed sources say that Amazon might want an urban site.