Some Businesses in the US Hit Customers with Coronavirus Surcharge Posted July 11, 2020 Some businesses in the United States are hitting customers with surcharges to recover from losses due to the pandemic. As the crisis continues to take a toll o…
Airport in Alaska Named World’s Busiest for a Day Posted July 10, 2020 Alaska’s Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) was named the world’s busiest airport for a day. The airport snagged the title after handling 948 ai…
Facebook and Instagram Launch New E-Commerce Feature Posted July 8, 2020 Facebook and Instagram have introduced a new e-commerce platform called Shops. The new feature enables customers to find and purchase products directly from a Facebook page or …
Microsoft CEO Warns against Making Remote Work Permanent Posted June 25, 2020 Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said that working from home permanently may have a negative impact on employees’ social interaction and mental wellness. Although the tech giant is …
Lyft Announces New Ridesharing Guidelines Posted June 19, 2020 Ridesharing company Lyft released new guidelines last May for its drivers and passengers. The guidelines stipulate that both drivers and passengers must agree …
Burger King Tests New App for Dine-In Reservations in Italy Posted June 17, 2020 Fast-food chain Burger King is testing a new app that enables customers to order digitally and make dining reservations at its Italy locations. Through the new app, customers c…
Garment Industry in Bangladesh Struggles amid Coronavirus Pandemic Posted June 7, 2020 Bangladesh’s garment industry is struggling as international fashion brands terminate clothing contracts. Worldwide lockdowns have caused the demand for clothi…
Shake Shack Returns Emergency Loan from Government Posted May 28, 2020 American burger chain Shake Shack has decided to give back the emergency loan granted by the US government after learning that the fund had run out, and many small businesses had …
Airbnb Puts All UK Bookings on Hold Posted May 27, 2020 Airbnb, an online home rental company, has suspended all private bookings for UK properties. This move comes after the company received criticism for allowing …
Airbnb Gets Billion-Dollar Investment Posted May 16, 2020 Airbnb, an online platform for listing and renting local homes, has announced that it will receive a billion-dollar investment from Silver Lake and Sixth Street Partners. In a …