October 2020 – Joplin Business Outlook

Joe Rogan’s Podcast Sparks Tensions Inside Spotify

October 31, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off

The audiostreaming company made a $100 million bet on Joe Rogan, one of podcasting’s most popular—and polarizing—voices. Amid controversy, Spotify executives are standing by that voice.

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In Luxury Market, Being Amazon Is Still a Burden

October 31, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Since creating a special section on its mobile app to house high-end fashions in September, the e-commerce giant has amassed just a handful of big brands.

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With Little Else to Do, America Is Turning to Videogames Like Never Before

October 30, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Videogames were already a multibillion-dollar industry. The pandemic is sending them to another level. The way we entertain ourselves may never be the same.

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Dunkin’ to Be Sold to Inspire Brands for $8.8 Billion

October 30, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off

The Arby’s owner would become one of the biggest U.S. restaurant operators. The deal is the second-largest acquisition of a North American restaurant chain in at least a decade.

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To Vaccinate Against Covid-19, U.S. Enlists Pharmacy Chains

October 30, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off

An interim plan issued by the CDC calls for pharmacies around the U.S. to provide coronavirus vaccination sites, in addition to the hospitals and clinics already expected to play roles.

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Walmart to Put Guns, Ammo Displays Back in U.S. Stores

October 30, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Walmart said it would put firearms and ammunition back on the sales floors of its U.S. stores, reversing a decision earlier in the week to remove the displays to prevent potential looting.

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Chamber Honors Staff with Recognition Luncheon

October 30, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce honored Chamber staff at their annual recognition luncheon, held this year at Mythos. The following individuals had reached a milestone of service and were recognized with […]

Latest Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Information for November 2020

October 30, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Connect2Culture (C2C) regularly collects information on upcoming Arts, Culture, and Entertainment events in the Joplin area. This is the most recent information that C2C has received or collected for November 2020. Other listings could be […]

Pandemic Brings New Restrictions on Dining, Shops as Demand Is Rising

October 30, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off

As coronavirus cases rise across much of the country, restaurants and retailers are contending again with new restrictions and staffing challenges as demand rises for dining out and holiday shopping gets under way.

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Big Tech Companies Reap Gains as Covid-19 Fuels Shift in Demand

October 29, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Amazon and Google report strong quarterly sales and profits in the midst of a debate over their market power.

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Month: October 2020

Joe Rogan’s Podcast Sparks Tensions Inside Spotify

In Luxury Market, Being Amazon Is Still a Burden

With Little Else to Do, America Is Turning to Videogames Like Never Before

Dunkin’ to Be Sold to Inspire Brands for $8.8 Billion

To Vaccinate Against Covid-19, U.S. Enlists Pharmacy Chains

Walmart to Put Guns, Ammo Displays Back in U.S. Stores

Chamber Honors Staff with Recognition Luncheon

Latest Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Information for November 2020

Pandemic Brings New Restrictions on Dining, Shops as Demand Is Rising

Big Tech Companies Reap Gains as Covid-19 Fuels Shift in Demand

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