NEW YORK — In many downtown areas where companies closed their offices and commuting ground to a halt, sandwich shops, bakeries and other small businesses are waiting with guarded optimism for their customers to return.
Teresa Ging could count on a steady stream of office workers coming to Sugar Bliss Bakery for muffins and cupcakes before COVID-19. They all but disappeared when the Loop, Chicago's downtown area, became deserted amid government stay-at-home orders.
Local businesses adjust to mask free customers, some still require face covering
DENVER (KDVR) — Sunday was the first full day Denver and surrounding areas had mask requirements lifted for fully vaccinated people , allowing them to go mask free while inside public places.
Business owners are still able to enforce the mask rule however, if they feel uncomfortable letting customers inside without a mask.
“It definitely came as a shock to me and my staff,” said Francisco Echevarrin, manager of Leevers Locavore grocery store. “We thought the decision was a little rushed.”
RPT-Inflation re-cycling: Chinese exporters pass higher costs on to customers around the world
BEIJING, May 14 (Reuters) - A metal coatings plant in China's manufacturing hub has been hit by price increases of up to 30% for raw materials including steel, aluminium, thinner and paint since the Chinese New Year in February.
The firm has had no choice but to pass most of these higher costs on to its clients, including those in the United States, said King Lau, who helps run Dongguan-based Kam Pin Industrial Ltd, in Guangdong province.
"Our customers understand, because it is happening to many different kinds of industries including home appliances, mobile phones, vehicles," Lau said, referring to price hikes by Chinese exporters.
Starbucks updates mask policy for vaccinated customers
Starting Monday, the coffee giant will now only require fully vaccinated customers to wear masks if it's required by local or state law. The chain has required facial coverings inside its cafes since July 15.
Shares of Starbucks have risen nearly 4% so far this year, giving the company a market value of $131 billion. The business has been battered by the pandemic and stay-at-home orders, but U.S. same-store sales returned to pre-pandemic levels during its fiscal second quarter .
Santander apologises to customers over weekend down time
Santander has apologised to customers after a widespread outage over the weekend locked UK customers out of their accounts.
6,500 Ameren Missouri customers report outages in St. Charles County | FOX 2
ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. – Following an evening of heavy rain, hail, and powerful winds, more than 6,500 customers in St. Charles County are experiencing power outages , Ameren Missouri reports.
ST. LOUIS - A vehicle overturned at the intersection of Hanley at Manchester at about 6:30 a.m. Monday.
ST. LOUIS - Counties across the bi-state area have seen an increase in the number of people fully vaccinated against COVID-19 this past week.
ABQ flower truck offers customers blooms on the go » Albuquerque Journal
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“It’s all about what people can afford, what makes them happy and so that’s really the goal and the concept,” she said.
Esquivel, who in her day job handles marketing and media communications for the New Mexico Film Office, said she first learned of the flower truck concept several years ago when she was in Nashville and the concept has stuck with her ever since.
Kentucky bar owner requiring customers to provide proof of vaccination before ditching masks
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WJW) — A bar in Kentucky is asking customers to provide proof of vaccination before taking off their masks indoors.
“In accordance w/CDC and Beshear admin changes, we will now allow fully vaccinated people indoors without masks, with proof of vaccination. No shirt No shoes No vax card NO DICE.”
FCA plans to enhance consumer protection for retail customers | Latest News | Insurance Times
The regulator aims to 'put consumers in a stronger position to make good decisions' thanks to proposed rule extensions
The FCA has launched a consultation on proposed rule changes to enhance consumer protection for retail financial market customers, aiming to ensure consumers achieve good outcomes.
According to the regulator, its recommended Consumer Duty "will drive a shift in culture and behaviour for firms, meaning that consumers always get products and services that are fit for purpose, that represent fair value and are clearly communicated and understandable".
Customers encouraged to follow COVID restrictions still in place by businesses | WJTV
However, those who have been vaccinated are still encouraged to follow federal, state and local regulations when it comes to COVID-19 restrictions, which includes restrictions set by businesses and workplaces.
Byram Mayor Richard White asked people to be respectful of the requirements of others and businesses. He said face masks are still a safe option.
Joshua Green, who is a bartender at a local business, said, “Most of the customers when they come in, you know, they’re respectable. They make sure they wear their mask. They wash their hands and everything. As long as we’re all safe, that’s the key thing; making sure the customers are safe.”
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