The pandemic has brought the flaws in America’s economic system into sharp relief. One dismal signal of this is that over two thirds of jobless workers receive more in unemployment benefits than they previously earned.
Source: https://www.fool.com/investing/2020/06/15/67-of-jobless-workers-get-more-in-unemployment-tha.aspx
IKEA India is looking to boost sustainability and cut prices in India through using local wood, including bamboo and Sheesham (also known as Indian Rosewood), instead of importing wood from Europe.
Source: https://www.retailnews.asia/ikea-proposes-one-third-price-cut-by-boosting-local-sourcing/
Having seen sales fall over the lockdown period, Pret has launched a monthly coffee subscription service to try and attract customers back to quiet stores.