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Big box rules: Target's online campaign readied it for virus

Big box rules: Target's online campaign readied it for virus

Target had already transformed its 1,800 stores into distribution hubs, putting it in a better position than even Amazon.com to keep supplies flowing. Target's stores were directly involved in supplying goods for 80 percent of online sales. Same-day services, such as curbside pickup at stores for things ordered online, nearly tripled.
by The Associated Press

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Johnson & Johnson stops selling talc-based baby powder in U.S. and Canada

Johnson & Johnson stops selling talc-based baby powder in U.S. and Canada

The company said demand has declined "fueled by misinformation around the safety of the product and a constant barrage of litigation advertising." Lawsuits allege the powder causes cancer.
by Vanessa Romo

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More Lysol, no more pens in rooms. Hotels adapt to win back guests

More Lysol, no more pens in rooms. Hotels adapt to win back guests

Hotels have been devastated by the pandemic. To survive, they are adapting with extra-deep cleaning and contactless interactions. And it may mean rooms with no notepads and pens — and no minibars.
by Uri Berliner

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Unemployment claims up — way up — among Asian Minnesotans

Unemployment claims up — way up — among Asian Minnesotans

At a time when Asian Americans are reporting experiences with bigoted abuse because of COVID-19, they’re also reporting a surge in unemployment. The trend has created uncertainty about how Asian-owned businesses will survive. 
by Riham Feshir

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What is the future of cities?

What is the future of cities?

As COVID-19 makes density a danger, we look at what's in store for cities.
by Greg Rosalsky

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Canterbury Park prepares for unusual horse racing season

Minnesota’s horse racing tracks are gearing up for an unusual season this year. They will have to pare back operations and try to reach fans remotely but are still hoping to run dozens of races.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Labor commissioner on workplace safety as more Minn. businesses reopen

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer talked with Minnesota Dept. of Labor and Industry Commissioner Nancy Leppink for more on workplace protections in the pandemic.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Apple store shoppers to have temperatures taken, must wear face coverings

Apple store shoppers to have temperatures taken, must wear face coverings

About 100 Apple stores, or about a fifth of the tech giant's worldwide retail locations, are now open, including storefronts in Alabama, Florida, California and Washington state.
by Bobby Allyn

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