Mar 31, 2020

End of a bleak financial quarter

Amazon employees hold a protest and walk out over conditions at the company's Staten Island distribution facility on March 30, 2020 in New York City. Spencer Platt/Getty Images

Given the virus, Macy’s is now furloughing most of its 125,000 employees. Amazon has fired the employee who organized a walk-out on Monday. Food pantries struggle with staffing and logistics.

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COVID-19

Macy's furloughs are a sign of COVID-19 troubles for big retailers

by Jack Stewart

Mar 31, 2020

Analysts expect other department stores will follow suit this week.

While brick-and-mortar stores are closed, a lot of big retailers are trying to sell this season’s clothes at a discount online.

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Food pantries struggle to provide during COVID-19

by Kristin Schwab

Mar 31, 2020

As many Americans stock up on weeks of provisions, food pantries, food banks and soup kitchens are figuring out how to get hungry Americans the food they need.

Pantries are mobilizing to serve those who can't come to them: They’re posting social media callouts, hiring translators and renting vans for delivery.

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David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC

Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Daniel Shin Producer

Jay Siebold Technical Director

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Brian Allison Technical Director

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