Bootleg alcohol, Guinness and winter woes

Global rise in bootleg alcohol poisonings amid pandemic

Throughout the pandemic, bootleg alcohol poisonings and related deaths have been on the rise around the world. Turkey - which has seen 63 deaths in less than two weeks - has been in the news this month, but they are not alone. Read the full article to understand the role the pandemic is playing in this crisis.

What's in store for restaurants as cold air hits

The restaurant industry has begun to recover from the hefty blow dealt to it by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, a third wave of COVID-19, colder weather moving in and flu season approaching have many concerned about the near future of the industry.

Alcohol-free Guinness to hit UK shelves

Guinness is the next beer to dive into the non-alcoholic beer segment. The Guinness 0.0 is a de-alcoholized beer, and it will roll out in the U.K. starting Oct. 26. Booze-free drinks have also had huge success during lockdown. In the week to May 9, sales of non-alcoholic beer in the U.S. were up 44% compared to the same period last year, according to Nielsen.

Why everything from furniture to diet soda is hard to buy right now

Empty shelves and months-long back orders are still keeping consumers from the products they need, seven months into the COVID-19 pandemic. As Americans prepare for the next chapter of the pandemic, they're buying up a whole range of products - furniture, outdoor heaters and fitness equipment, among other items - and retailers are struggling to keep up. Take a deep dive into supply chain issues and other impacts the pandemic has had on retailers.

TODAY'S NEWS

Global rise in bootleg alcohol poisonings amid pandemic

What's in store for restaurants as cold air hits

Alcohol-free Guinness to hit UK shelves

Why everything from furniture to diet soda is hard to buy right now

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