Restaurants rehired nearly 1.4 million workers in May

How the pandemic could affect store layouts

Expanding e-commerce and turning stores into meal destinations were high on grocery executives’ to-do lists before the COVID-19 pandemic. Now they’ve shifted into warp speed, and that promises to fundamentally change the layout of stores in the future, according to one branding and design expert.

Restaurants rehired nearly 1.4 million workers in May

The restaurant industry brought back 1.37 million workers in May, according to newly released federal employment data. This is a positive sign as consumers began eating out again and operators rehired furloughed workers. However, the industry still has a long road to reach the employment levels from before the pandemic began.

Two friends have a message to share: "Black or white, relax and have a beer”

A social media post went viral of two upstate New York best friends with a message of peace and community amid racial tensions: "Black or white, relax and have a beer.” It caught the attention of country star Brad Paisley who sent hundreds of dollars worth of beer to their house. Paisley then gave the friends a video call to say he was inspired by their message. According to Paisley, “Love and alcohol, those two things just go together."

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How the pandemic could affect store layouts

Restaurants rehired nearly 1.4 million workers in May

Two friends have a message to share: "Black or white, relax and have a beer”

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