Recent Articles from Gannett
Who protects shoppers from angry anti-mask customers?
Retailers, restaurants and grocery stores often train staff on how to de-escalate situations with disorderly customers. But when that doesn't work, the responsibility falls on security guards, said one crisis management expert.
North Charleston location of Old Time Pottery to be closed in Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing
Home decor retailer Old Time Pottery has started Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in order to restructure its finances. The North Charleston store is on the list of locations the chain plans to close because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
‘Keep this energy up:’ Black-owned businesses see surge of interest amid racism protests
People are showering Black-owned businesses with support in the wake of protests against police brutality. The sudden attention on inequality in America has spun numerous online lists spotlighting Black-owned companies.
Dominion, Duke abandon Atlantic Coast Pipeline plans
After the companies announced the $8 billion project’s cancellation after years of legal challenges and construction delays, Berkshire Hathaway reached a $10 billion deal for Dominion's natural gas transmission and storage assets.
Will sparklers sell out before Independence Day?
The American Pyrotechnics Association is predicting a record year in consumer fireworks sales. But the reason for the sales increase isn’t just because the holiday is falling on a Saturday this year.
Teens struggle to find work, independence in a summer defined by COVID-19
This is a summer interrupted for many teenagers, who are finding shops, dining spots, and recreational areas where they’d typically get jobs closed in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Unemployment filings could signal slow recovery
Workers filed 1.48 million first-time claims for unemployment insurance two weeks ago, the Labor Department said. That latest round means a staggering 47.1 million Americans have made initial jobless benefits claims in 14 weeks.
Charleston Chuck E. Cheese on bankruptcy lease rejection list
CEC Entertainment, the parent company of the entertainment-and-pizza venue geared toward kids, plans to permanently close about 34 locations that were still open when the coronavirus pandemic began.
Restaurant spending could predict spread of coronavirus, economist says
An economist with JPMorgan Chase said the level of spending in restaurants three weeks ago was the strongest predictor of a surge in coronavirus cases during that time period.
Signs you should back out of a house deal
One of every 16 real estate deals don’t close, research from the National Association of Realtors found. Often, a buyer walks away because of circumstances beyond their control. Often, buyers walk away because they are being prudent.
Broken glass, broken dreams: Small businesses ravaged by protests and COVID-19 contemplate an uncertain future
Behind all the broken glass are broken dreams. From a Chinese restaurant in Seattle to a New Jersey liquor store, small businesses have been ravaged by looting following the death of George Floyd, dealing a second blow after COVID-19.
Verizon to launch mentoring program for female entrepreneurs affected by COVID-19
Verizon will launch a mentoring program aimed at providing female entrepreneurs and business owners with a network of female business leaders to coach them on navigating a COVID-19 reality.