Cinema, retail and shopping industries have just begun their recovery process and won’t be able to bear another shutdown, according to industry associations who have urged Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray to not impose a lockdown in Maharashtra where COVID-19 cases continue to rise. The Multiplex Association of India (MAI), Retail Association of India (RAI), and … Read more
Shopping in your favourite mall may feel different in the post-covid world. On reaching, you could be asked to scan a QR code on an app, verified through a one-time password, allowing the mall to track your movements. An online tracking system could also inform you to leave a particular store depending on the number … Read more
Franchisees for Pizza Hut, IHOP, and Subway have already filed for bankruptcy. McDonald’s internally warned franchisees that they may have to downsize or sell locations. “Every franchisee is a small business, and they had to close up, and they’re sucking wind,” said restaurant industry investor Roger Lipton. “They’re hemorrhaging.” Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more … Read more