- b8ta announced this week it would furlough its entire retail workforce and cut its corporate staff in an attempt to weather the storm brought on by coronavirus. President and Founder Philip Raub has also stepped down. Coverage from Michael Wolf.
- Walmart Inc. is offering financial assistance to the small businesses that operate shops inside Walmart and Sam’s Club locations. Story by Marianne Wilson.
Source: Experiential Retailer b8ta Furloughs Workforce, Cuts Corporate Staff Due to Coronavirus | The Spoon
Source: Walmart offers rent relief to in-store business partners | CSA
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