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Brands Pledge Big Bucks For Racial Justice — But Is It A Real Sign Of Change?
Are corporations just donating money as a way to burnish their public image, or is it a sign that companies are ready to use their power to address systemic racism? -
Lord & Taylor, Oldest U.S. Department Store, Files For Bankruptcy
The retailer was acquired in 2019 by online clothing-rental startup called Le Tote. It joins a cascade of bankruptcies by major apparel stores, triggered by the doldrums of the coronavirus pandemic. -
Microsoft Consults With Trump About Ongoing Talks To Buy TikTok From Chinese Firm
In its first public acknowledgement of a deal that could be worth in the billions of dollars, Microsoft said it is continuing talks with TikTok about a potential takeover of the hugely popular app. -
Amazon Doubles Profit To $5.2 Billion As Online Shopping Spikes
The company's sales went through the roof between April and June, hitting close to $89 billion — a 40% increase from a year earlier. Amazon added 175,000 new hires to help keep up with the demand. -
Juliette Kayyem On The Extension Of Work-From-Home Policies
Ready to get back to the office? You could be waiting for over a year, Kayyem says. -
What It's Like To Reopen A Gym During A Pandemic
Elise Caira, owner of SweatFixx, says the cost of reopening is high, and that closing down again would be "devastating" for business. -
Shirley Leung: Brooks Brothers Bankruptcy Affects Massachusetts Workers
Four hundred employees will be laid off with no severance, Leung said. -
Google Employees Can Work From Home Until July 2021
Tech companies have led the way on remote work during the coronavirus pandemic, thanks to a workforce that can perform many jobs outside the traditional office. -
Trader Joe's Working To Remove Product Branding Criticized As Racist
The grocery store chain has carried product lines such as Trader José's and Trader Ming's. Critics say the branding employs racial stereotypes. -
Why Go To The Office? Few Want To — Some Need To
There's a "sparse and slow" return to Boston-area offices.
