Not to change the topic here:
Fox Cities ReStore locations now offer online shopping
APPLETON, Wi. (WBAY) - Fox Cities Habitat for Humanity closed its ReStore shops to the public back in March. But they've recently developed a new way for people to access home goods.
"It was really frustrating to have to close our stores but it was so the right thing to do," said Amy Ristow, Fox Cities Habitat for Humanity Chief Operating Officer.
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"We hear often from residents in the community saying 'Boy, I miss being able to shop there,'" said John Weyenberg, CEO and President of Fox Cities Habitat for Humanity.
Pop-up markets canceled by COVID-19 shift shopping experience online | Business News | madison.com
At last year's Madison Night Market, Ana Kosaian, a UW-Madison student from Michigan, takes photos of some fellow students. After canceling its May 14 event in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, organizers decided they will try to replicate the event virtually.
While shoppers won't be able to congregate Downtown for the Madison Night Market, the organizers will hold an online event to help drum up business for the vendors and retailers that would have benefited from the foot traffic.
'Keep Chatham Thriving' Makes it Easy to Do Virtual Shopping Locally for Mother's Day
CHATHAM, NJ - Shopping for Mother's Day Gifts and supporting local Chatham businesses has been made easier by the " Keep Chatham Thriving " campaign.
Shoppers can get a virtual tour of Chatham shops so that they can do their Mother's Day shopping from the safety of their home.
"It's also been well-received by residents, as they love having this type of platform to find the perfect gift locally while not having to leave their homes. The videos can be accessed on the Keep Chatham Thriving ‘Shop for Mother's Day Gifts’ page. Additional videos will be posted this week. Also, look for Mother’s Day restaurant takeout specials on the Keep Chatham Thriving Facebook page and website."
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Deadly motorcycle crash outside Hancock Plaza shopping center
"Traffic did have a green light but slowed for an unknown reason," said Lt. Jim Sokolik with the Colorado Springs Police Department. "The driver of the motorcycle ... was in the outside right lane. He slowed his motorcycle down with the flow of traffic. Lost control of that vehicle."
Police say the rider slid into a concrete median in the strip mall entryway and was ejected from his bike.
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Southbound Academy was closed south of Astrozon for several hours following the crash but has since been reopened.
For Most Food Stamp Users, Online Shopping Isn't an Option - The New York Times
Whether they need more yeast for stress baking or the comfort of Kraft macaroni and cheese , Americans sequestered by social distancing are shopping for groceries online. But for many low-income households using food stamps, that can happen only in person.
Ariel Smith, 23, has a connective tissue syndrome that makes it difficult for her to work, and the idea of visiting a store makes her nervous.
She receives about $195 in SNAP benefits each month, but her state does not offer a way to use that money online. Most don't, although Texas and several other states have recently signed up for a pilot program that would expand that access.
What you need to know before shopping at supermarkets, grocery stores during coronavirus (May 2,
Gov. Phil Murphy on April 27 outlined a six-point strategy for New Jersey's recovery and reopening from the coronavirus . The governor said he hoped restrictions could start being lifted back by Memorial Day , but cautioned the state wouldn't rush into a reopening that could trigger a resurgence.
Many supermarkets have limited the purchase of key items -- such as hand sanitizer, toilet paper, over-the-counter medicines and cleaning supplies -- on top of shifting their hours to accommodate the safety of employees and shoppers as well as those most vulnerable to COVID-19 .
West Seattle Blog… | GROCERY SHOPPING: Weekly West Seattle check-in
This is the seventh consecutive Saturday for our weekly check-in on grocery shopping at West Seattle’s standalone supermarkets. No big changes this week – but at least one is coming up next week: As we reported Thursday, West Seattle Thriftway (WSB sponsor) is going to require face coverings for shoppers starting Monday (May 4th). Don’t want to wear one? Thriftway also has curbside pickup – see how it works via the store’s website .
Let us know if you’ve seen anything new in your shopping! ( Here’s how last week’s discussion went .) And if you need to check hours, our original list of those is still up to date.
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