Ikea’s 2021 catalog will be delayed to fix a potentially racist image the company said ‘could be misinterpreted.’
Author: Coral Murphy, USA TODAY
Target to offer another round of incentives to its employees, Shipt workers not included
Target will offer its employees another $200 bonus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Shipt workers will not receive the incentive.
Barnes & Noble data breach exposes customers’ email addresses, transaction history
Barnes & Noble sent an email clarifying customers’ financial information was not among the exposed information.
Nonprofits face grim outlook as worried Americans cut back on donations during COVID-19 pandemic
Charitable giving has fallen during the COVID-19 pandemic as many people fear losing their own income. As a result, nonprofits must cut back.
Socially-distanced Halloween: Nextdoor app shows users how their neighbors celebrate
Nextdoor launched its yearly trick or treating map that allows users to see how their neighbors are celebrating a low-risk-of-infection Halloween.
Ikea to remove non-rechargeable alkaline batteries by 2021, aiming to reduce waste at home
Ikea said the goal is to inspire consumers who frequently use batteries to make the switch to rechargeable ones in order to reduce waste at home.
Amazon climate pledge: New program makes it easier to shop for sustainable, eco-friendly products
Amazon customers can browse through over 25,000 products with sustainability certifications as part of Amazon’s new Climate Pledge Friendly program.
Panera adds Broccoli Cheddar Mac & Cheese to menu, releases Michael Bolton love song about the mashup
Panera’s new Broccoli Cheddar Mac & Cheese combines Broccoli Cheddar Soup with Mac & Cheese into one item. It’s now available nationwide.
‘Vote the a-holes out’: Patagonia’s new tag wants to stand up to climate deniers
The new tags can be found on Patagonia’s 2020 Men’s and Women’s Road to Regenerative Organic Stand-Up Shorts.
Marriott to lay off hundreds of workers at Bethesda headquarters due to travel decline
The hotel is laying off 673 workers from its headquarters starting Oct. 23.