Mar 30, 2020

Getting federal aid to small businesses

Usually busy main streets are closed in many parts of the country. How can those businesses access federal aid? Scott Olson/Getty Images

The COVID-19 relief bill signed into law last week sets aside more than $350 billion for loans to small businesses. How are convenience stores faring? Egg and orange juice prices soar.

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COVID-19

As Americans shift breakfast to home, wholesale egg and orange juice prices soar

by Mitchell Hartman

Mar 30, 2020

Staying home is making Americans cook breakfast at home. Demand for eggs and other breakfast staples is pushing prices up for retailers.

Egg prices are up as consumer habits change during the COVID-19 global pandemic.

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COVID-19

Gas stations depend on getting customers inside. Is that a problem right now?

by Scott Tong

Mar 30, 2020

The U.S. has 150,000 convenience stores — and most are connected to gas pumps.

Some health experts question the safety of small convenience stores during the global COVID-19 pandemic.

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David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

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Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Daniel Shin Producer

Jay Siebold Technical Director

Brian Allison Engineer

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Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

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