Ties are out and stretchy pants are in: The office wardrobe might never be the same

As Americans slowly return to the office, many are adopting a style that's been called "workleisure" — a more put-together version of the athleisure. Companies like Lululemon and Athleta stand to benefit as consumers mix athletic-type clothing into their return-to-work wardrobes. Brands and department store chains, such as Nordstrom, that are associated with pre-pandemic office wardrobes are pivoting fast to […]

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Evictions are looming as the Delta variant spreads

Ronald Leonard expects the sheriff to arrive at the door of his Daytona Beach, Florida, home any day after the federal ban on evictions expires on Saturday. “I’m kind of a wreck,” said Leonard, a retiree who lives on a fixed income. “If I end up on the street, I’ll never survive.” Like many of the 11.4 million people currently […]

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Generac Recalls 326K Portable Generators

Generac Power Systems is recalling 325,735 units of Generac and DR 6500 Watt and 8000 Watt portable generators for potential risk of finger amputation and crushing hazards, a statement by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) showed. These include 4,575 units sold in Canada. The company said an unlocked handle can pinch consumers’ fingers against the generator frame when […]

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Texworld Debuts Hybrid Show Format for Summer Edition

“Hybridizing” is the word of the moment in fashion, whether applied to purpose or product — and that’s why Texworld’s summer edition struck a chord with attendees that joined the event in person at the Starrett-Lehigh Building in New York and via its virtual platform, held on July 20 to 22. At this edition, Texworld debuted The Sourcing Showroom, its […]

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Broadway In Hollywood Updates Covid-19 Policy, Requiring Ticketholders At ‘Hamilton’ & All Other Events To Show Proof Of Vaccination

Broadway in Hollywood and the Hollywood Pantages Theatre will now require ticketholders to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, and to provide proof of vaccination. This policy is in effect for performances through October 10, 2021, and will be re-assessed on an ongoing basis. For Broadway in Hollywood’s purposes, “fully vaccinated” means the performance being attended by a theatergoer comes at least […]

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Glum Amazon earnings set to weigh on Nasdaq, S&P 500

(Reuters) -Wall Street’s main indexes were set to fall on Friday following a glum quarterly earnings report from Amazon.com, while data showing a strong rise in June consumer spending reinforced optimism about a steady economic rebound.FILE PHOTO: A Wall Street sign is pictured outside the New York Stock Exchange in New York, October 28, 2013. REUTERS/Carlo AllegriAmazon.com Inc tumbled 6.9% […]

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