LONDON (AP) – Britain on Wednesday became the first country in the world to authorize a rigorously tested COVID-19 vaccine, and a historic step towards ending the drought that has killed more than 1.4 million people worldwide. . For emergency use of the vaccine, developed by American drugmaker Pfizer and …
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The company that has given Pier 1 imports, dressburn and model sporting goods a second chance in life is adding another monstrous retailer to its empire: Stein Mart. Miami-based retail ecommerce ventures have emerged victorious in a bankruptcy court auction for the intellectual property of Stein Mart, the company announced …
Read More »Walmart + Members to get free online Wal Shipping without minimum
The Walmart package has been unloaded from a trailer for sorting at the FedEx Ground Hub in Hagerstown, Maryland. Andrew Herrer | Bloomberg | Getty Images Walmart said it would drop its online shipping minimum for customers affiliated with its CPShip program Walmart +. Starting Friday, Walmart + members will …
Read More »Singapore gave Just Eat the first regulatory approval for lab-grown meat
Eat Just CEO Josh Tetrik owes at least one thing to this Thanksgiving: Singapore’s regulators gave the company the world’s first approval for its cultured meat. The decision paves the way for Eat Just, known for its plant-based egg alternative, which will sell its lab-grown chicken in Singapore as an …
Read More »Before Americans can get their Covid-19 vaccine, some pharmacies need major upgrades
Despite the Pfizer vaccine’s special storage requirements, grocery stores with pharmacies can set foot on traditional drug stores and independent pharmacies, as they already have storage space for the vaccine that only requires standard refrigeration. “Grocery stores will help speed up the national vaccination program,” David Bishop, a partner and …
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