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News and perspectives from corporations working to directly impact the COVID-19 public health crisis. Content from this collection may include updates from medical supply or pharmaceutical companies, businesses that have pivoted their production to support the medical response to COVID-19 or hospitals that are navigating many secondary impacts of the pandemic (both economic and human).

Who Dares To Rent A Dress Now? Coronavirus Upends The Sharing Economy

Who Dares To Rent A Dress Now? Coronavirus Upends The Sharing Economy

By: Shannon Bond
Source: NPR
Date of Publication: June 1st, 2020
Rent the Runway, Uber and other sharing economy services are being hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic.
TAGS:
Economic impact
Financial losses
Rent
Sharing
Uber made the Fortune 500, but it might not stick

Uber made the Fortune 500, but it might not stick

By: ADAM LASHINSKY AND AARON PRESSMAN
Source: Fortune
Date of Publication: May 18th, 2020
The sixty-sixth edition of the Fortune 500 debuts today. Uber is named to the top 500 for the first time, but current events may affect its future ranking.
TAGS:
Demand
Economic impact
Economy
Rankings
Ford kills COVID-19 with ingenious car heater hack_Fast Company

Ford kills COVID-19 with ingenious car heater hack

By: Mark Wilson
Source: Fast Company
Date of Publication: May 29th, 2020
A software update allows Ford police SUVs to sterilize themselves.
TAGS:
First responders
Sanitization
Software
Kroger Thank You

Kroger provides $130 million in “thank you” pay for associates

By: Michael Browne
Source: Supermarket News
Date of Publication: May 15th, 2020
Giving back to their front-line employees, the grocery store Kroger has earmarked $130 in "thank you pay" to those essential workers who have worked during this pandemic
TAGS:
Bonuses
Essential workers
Giving back
Grocery stores
Hazard pay
Are brands living up to their purpose during the coronavirus crisis

Are brands living up to their purpose during the coronavirus crisis?

By: Matthew Valentine
Source: Marketingweek
Date of Publication: March 23rd, 2020
An article that weighs different business responses to covid19
TAGS:
Backlash
Brands
Business response
Marketing
Why big brands are jumping on the face mask bandwagon

Why big brands are jumping on the face mask bandwagon

By: Parija Kavilanz
Source: CNN Business
Date of Publication: May 19th, 2020
An article that delves into branded facemasks
TAGS:
Brands
Marketing
Masks
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Sales
Plans Unveiled for the Phased Reopening of Walt Disney World Resort Theme Parks, Resort Hotels and Disney Stores

Plans Unveiled for the Phased Reopening of Walt Disney World Resort Theme Parks, Resort Hotels and Disney Stores

By: Thomas Smith
Source: The Walt Disney Company
Date of Publication: May 27th, 2020
Following the recent reopening of Shanghai Disney Resort and Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort, we’re pleased to share that more Disney magic is coming back. Today, we submitted a proposal to the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force in Florida describing our approach for a phased reopening of Walt Disney World Resort theme parks planned to begin on July 11.
TAGS:
Masks
Reopening
Safety measures
Social distancing
Travel
Disney wants to reopen Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom July 11. SeaWorld aims for June 11. Masks and temperature checks required.

Disney wants to reopen Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom July 11. SeaWorld aims for June 11. Masks and temperature checks required.

By: Stephen Hudak, Ryan Gillespie, Dewayne Bevil and Gabrielle Russon
Source: Orlando Sentinel
Date of Publication: May 27th, 2020
Walt Disney World plans to reopen its four theme parks in two phases in July, while SeaWorld is moving ahead with plans to open its doors in just three weeks, theme park officials said on Wednesday.
TAGS:
Masks
Reopening
Safety measures
Social distancing
Travel
Historical Data Shows Housing Market Will Boom After The 2020 Crisis, And So Will Bitcoin

Historical Data Shows Housing Market Will Boom After The 2020 Crisis, And So Will Bitcoin

By: Joseph Young
Source: Forbes
Date of Publication: May 24th, 2020
Historical data from the late 1990s show a financial crisis is often followed with a steep increase in housing prices. If real estate grows in a similar manner as the 2000s, safe haven assets like gold and potentially Bitcoin may follow.
TAGS:
Future
Housing
Markets
This Seattle startup just raised $1.1M from Vulcan, others to help hospitals care for COVID-19 patients

This Seattle startup just raised $1.1M from Vulcan, others to help hospitals care for COVID-19 patients

By: Taylor Soper
Source: GeekWire
Date of Publication: May 25th, 2020
Vulcan Capital and other Seattle-area firms invested in a $1.1 million round for MDMetrix, a Seattle startup that helps hospitals manage clinical performance.
TAGS:
Funding
Hospitals
Software
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