pandemic

A pandemic is a disease outbreak that spreads across countries or continents. It affects more people and takes more lives than an epidemic.

FTC Says Grocery Giants Profited From Pandemic-Era Supply Chain Problems
FTC Says Grocery Giants Profited From Pandemic-Era Supply Chain Problems
March 21, 2024  |  Economy

Large players in the grocery industry took advantage of the pandemic’s supply chain problems to raise prices and profits and keep them high. So said...

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IRS Launches Voluntary Disclosure Program for Businesses That Filed Dubious ERC Claims 
IRS Launches Voluntary Disclosure Program for Businesses That Filed Dubious ERC Claims 
December 21, 2023  |  Disbursements

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has launched a new program that aims to assist businesses that mistakenly filed Employee Retention Credit (ERC) claims and want to...

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Walgreens Looks Aisle to Aisle to Cut Costs
Walgreens Looks Aisle to Aisle to Cut Costs
October 13, 2023  |  Retail

Following the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic’s transition, a leadership reorganization, a shaky foray into health care, and recent labor issues with pharmacy staff,...

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80% of Americans See Savings Decline Since Pandemic Peak
80% of Americans See Savings Decline Since Pandemic Peak
September 25, 2023  |  Economy

Most Americans are reportedly facing financial challenges as their pandemic savings have dwindled. Beyond the wealthiest 20% of the U.S., Americans have depleted their extra...

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Major Economies Report Falling Trade Volumes in July
Major Economies Report Falling Trade Volumes in July
September 25, 2023  |  Commerce

Global trade has reportedly experienced a significant decline in recent months, with trade volumes falling at the fastest pace since the pandemic began.  The slowdown...

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IRS Boosts Safeguards on Tax Credit to Prevent PPP-Like Fraud
IRS Boosts Safeguards on Tax Credit to Prevent PPP-Like Fraud
September 14, 2023  |  Regulation

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has placed a moratorium on processing new claims for the Employee Retention Credit (ERC), a pandemic-era relief program, aiming to prevent a recurrence of...

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Ruling: White House Can’t ‘Coerce’ Social Platforms Over COVID Content
Ruling: White House Can’t ‘Coerce’ Social Platforms Over COVID Content
September 10, 2023  |  Legal

A federal appeals court has upheld a ruling limiting how the White House can communicate with social media platforms. The ruling Friday (Sept. 8) by the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court...

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Fender CFO on Finding the Right Chord When Disaster Strikes
Fender CFO on Finding the Right Chord When Disaster Strikes
August 25, 2023  |  CFO

The ability to make tough decisions quickly is often the difference between success and failure. After all, if it were easy to be a leader,...

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Auction House Phillips to Launch eCommerce Platform for Fine Art
Auction House Phillips to Launch eCommerce Platform for Fine Art
August 07, 2023  |  eCommerce

Phillips, an auction house known for handling the work of up-and-coming artists, is reportedly entering the world of eCommerce. The house will begin selling fine...

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