The Kroger Co. family of companies said it would provide a one-time payment to workers who take the “full manufacturer-recommended doses” of the coronavirus vaccine. In the economy, total U.S. retail sales grew in January, while in real estate, HousingAnywhere is seeking a big growth year and is looking to turn its digital rental marketplace into a platform for property managers. And in B2B, the pandemic has sped up the shift to online commerce and digital tools for firms globally. All this, Today in Data.
Data:
$100: Amount the Kroger Co. family of companies said it would provide to workers who take the COVID-19 vaccine.
47%: Share of B2B companies that claim the pandemic has affected their payment acceptance capabilities.
€24M: New Series C funding HousingAnywhere has on hand.
15: Number of HousingAnywhere’s current focus cities.
9.2%: Growth of total U.S. retail sales in January, due in large part to eCommerce sales.