UK shoppers make tentative return to high street in June, retailers say

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UK shoppers make tentative return to high street in June, retailers say

LONDON (Reuters) – British shoppers returned to the high street in June as the coronavirus lockdown eased, but overall numbers were much lower than normal for the time of year, an industry survey showed on Friday. The monthly report from the British …
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Major cruise lines worry new virus restrictions too tough to turn profit

Two of the world’s major cruise lines are warning that social-distancing measures requiring voyages at less than full capacity “would be a severe blow” to an industry already financially devastated by the shutdown of global operations since March. Norwegian …
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Two Suitors Compete to Scoop Brooks Brothers Out of Bankruptcy

A battle is brewing for control of Brooks Brothers Group Inc., with at least two apparel ventures looking to take over the bankrupt clothing retailer, according to people familiar with the matter. Sparc Group LLC, an apparel company backed by Authentic Brands …
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The Varsity temporarily closes after employee tests positive for COVID-19

ATLANTA — An Atlanta landmark is temporarily closed after the coronavirus pandemic hit close to home. The Varsity has closed for the day, Thursday, after the restaurant’s President Gordon Mir confirmed that an employee tested positive for COVID-19.
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Two Maine paper mills announce major layoffs

Two of Maine’s remaining paper mills shut down major parts of their operations and laid off more than 130 workers Thursday. Sappi North America said it will permanently shut down a paper machine and lay off 75 people, nearly 30 percent of the workforce at …
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