Sports brand Brooks donating sneakers to hospital workers

Sports brand Brooks donating sneakers to hospital workers

Brooks Running is looking to team up with shoppers to give away 25,000 pairs of shoes to medical workers.

Brooks Running is looking to team up with shoppers to give away 25,000 pairs of shoes to medical workers.

Why farmers dump food and crops while grocery stores run dry and Americans struggle

Why farmers dump food and crops while grocery stores run dry and Americans struggle

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to wage a silent war across the country, American farmers are being forced to pour out milk, crush eggs, toss fresh fruits and vegetables, euthanize livestock and plow under perfectly robust crops

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to wage a silent war across the country, American farmers are being forced to pour out milk, crush eggs, toss fresh fruits and vegetables, euthanize livestock and plow under perfectly robust crops

2,000 coronavirus-related unemployment fraud claims in Rhode Island

2,000 coronavirus-related unemployment fraud claims in Rhode Island

An investigation into possible unemployment benefits fraud related to the coronavirus pandemic is expanding with as many as 2,000 cases in Rhode Island, authorities said.

An investigation into possible unemployment benefits fraud related to the coronavirus pandemic is expanding with as many as 2,000 cases in Rhode Island, authorities said.

Nike to donate more than 30,000 shoes to COVID-19 frontline workers

Nike to donate more than 30,000 shoes to COVID-19 frontline workers

The sportswear giant is partnering with the nonprofit Good360 and local organizations to give staff at various hospitals around the U.S. and Europe a pair of shoes.

The sportswear giant is partnering with the nonprofit Good360 and local organizations to give staff at various hospitals around the U.S. and Europe a pair of shoes.

Wendy's customers ask 'Where's the beef?' as restaurants remove menu items

Wendy's customers ask 'Where's the beef?' as restaurants remove menu items

Fast-food chain Wendy's is taking burgers off the menu in some locations as the U.S. deals with a meat shortage traced back to the coronavirus.

Fast-food chain Wendy's is taking burgers off the menu in some locations as the U.S. deals with a meat shortage traced back to the coronavirus.

As food aid groups try to outbid others; Connecticut seeks a solution

As food aid groups try to outbid others; Connecticut seeks a solution

The Connecticut agriculture commissioner is considering buying food in bulk to provide to organizations that feed needy people, which have seen huge upticks in demand coupled with challenges in getting supplies, he said Monday.

The Connecticut agriculture commissioner is considering buying food in bulk to provide to organizations that feed needy people, which have seen huge upticks in demand coupled with challenges in getting supplies, he said Monday.

J. Crew files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after coronavirus plunge

J. Crew files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after coronavirus plunge

The owner of J.Crew is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy just over three months after the first person in the U.S. tested positive for COVID-19.

The owner of J.Crew is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy just over three months after the first person in the U.S. tested positive for COVID-19.

Unimpressed by online classes, college students seek refunds

Unimpressed by online classes, college students seek refunds

Schools insist that, after being forced to close by their states, they’re still offering students a quality education.

Schools insist that, after being forced to close by their states, they’re still offering students a quality education.

Farmers markets scaling down with eye on safety due to virus

Farmers markets scaling down with eye on safety due to virus

Farmers, growers and operators of open-air markets are heading into one of their busiest times of year while facing the added challenge of the coronavirus. The disease has led to stay-at-home orders and the closure of nonessential businesses in many places, and has killed more than 60,000 people in the U.S. and at least 230,000 worldwide.

Farmers, growers and operators of open-air markets are heading into one of their busiest times of year while facing the added challenge of the coronavirus. The disease has led to stay-at-home orders and the closure of nonessential businesses in many places, and has killed more than 60,000 people in the U.S. and at least 230,000 worldwide.

Coronavirus pandemic forcing retailers to alter return and exchange policies
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Coronavirus pandemic forcing retailers to alter return and exchange policies

The COVID-19 pandemic has turned the retail industry on its head, forcing companies to quickly adapt in the hopes that once spending resumes, you?ll spend your money with them. One of those changes, generous return policies.

The COVID-19 pandemic has turned the retail industry on its head, forcing companies to quickly adapt in the hopes that once spending resumes, you?ll spend your money with them. One of those changes, generous return policies.

Costco stores will require customers to wear face masks while shopping starting May 4

Costco stores will require customers to wear face masks while shopping starting May 4

Costco has updated its policy page regarding its response to the novel coronavirus, saying that all "Costco members and guests must wear a mask or face covering that covers the mouth and nose at all times while at Costco." The policy will go into effect May 4."This requirement does not apply to children under the age of 2 or to individuals who are unable to wear a mask or face covering due to a medical condition," according to Costco's updated page, noting that the use of a face mask or covering should not serve as substitute for social distancing.Costco had previously stated that the face mask policy would only apply to some of its stores before the April 29 update.

Costco has updated its policy page regarding its response to the novel coronavirus, saying that all "Costco members and guests must wear a mask or face covering that covers the mouth and nose at all times while at Costco." The policy will go into effect May 4."This requirement does not apply to children under the age of 2 or to individuals who are unable to wear a mask or face covering due to a medical condition," according to Costco's updated page, noting that the use of a face mask or covering should not serve as substitute for social distancing.Costco had previously stated that the face mask policy would only apply to some of its stores before the April 29 update.