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Medical scrub maker faces delays in mailing protective gear to frontline workers 12/27/2020 08:26pm • Because the pandemic has increased how many people are shopping online, a medical scrub supply company is reporting major delays in frontline workers getting their uniforms. Instead of waiting a day or two, some people buying scrubs are waiting up to three weeks for them to arrive. "Between th New year to bring new shelf labels at Giant stores that ID products from minority-owned businesses 12/24/2020 11:51am • Giant Food will introduce new shelf labels in January for some 3,100 products sold in its stores that come from minority-owned businesses, the region's largest grocer announced this week. Landover-based Giant said the new labels, to be present in all 164 stores, will identify products from 218 bu DC-area grocery stores: What's open Christmas Eve? What's closed Christmas Day? 12/23/2020 05:53pm • Try as we might, every year, there seems to be at least one item on the Christmas shopping list that gets forgotten when shopping ahead of time. Luckily, a number of D.C.-area grocery stores are open Christmas Eve for anybody who needs to score that last-minute ingredient. Christmas Eve The fol Strategies for Gift Returns 12/23/2020 12:00am • This year has been the Super Bowl of returns, says Sender Shamiss, CEO of goTRG, a company that helps process returns for retailers. Normally, the flow of products back to businesses ebbs and flows throughout the year. However, he says, "This year, it just never stopped." With shipping companies al Utah, Idaho, Wisconsin Are the States With the Most Christmas Spirit 12/23/2020 12:00am • Even as we near the end of a year that has included a pandemic and a contentious election, many states boast strong Christmas spirit for those that celebrate the holiday, according to a new study by GetCenturyLink. The study, conducted annually by the global technology company, found that Utah, Ida Who's Got Your Health Data? 12/22/2020 12:00am • Have you ever bought something online and then had ads for that same item annoy you across the internet for weeks? Creepy, right? What if your doctor discovered you had high blood pressure, and then promos for anti-hypertension medication started popping up everywhere? That would be really creepy ( 10 of the Best Tech Stocks to Buy for 2021 12/22/2020 12:00am • These are the top tech stocks to buy for 2021.The year 2020 was one of the best years in recent memory for tech stocks. Through Dec. 21, the information technology sector of the S&P 500 was up about 40% in the calendar year. The S&P 500 itself was up 14.8% over the same period. Investors can Throw the Christmas menu out the window and have a snackapalooza 12/21/2020 11:00am • Crown roast of pork? Pass. Beef Wellington? Boring. Clam dip? Well ... maybe we'll keep the clam dip on the menu. In a year that's been upside down and inside out, why stick with the same old dishes for Christmas dinner? This season, it's time to lighten up a bit and bend the rules on what's appr Retailers That Offer Price Adjustments 12/21/2020 12:00am • As 2020 winds down, retailers are hoping to lure holiday shoppers with sales and promotions. Many are also promising to adjust their prices should someone find a better deal elsewhere. "We expect price adjustments are especially relevant and effective this year given that shoppers are even more pri Best Last-Minute Holiday Sales in 2020 12/18/2020 12:00am • Are you freaking out because you're doing last-minute holiday shopping, or because you're just starting your holiday shopping? Well, of course you are. Why would this year be any different? Of course, this year is different. With the pandemic, braving the malls is something most shoppers would prefe Restaurants Open on Christmas Day 2020 12/18/2020 12:00am • However your Christmas looks this year, food is likely part of it, whether you're looking for a quick bite or special holiday meal. Luckily, plenty of restaurants will have options for you on Christmas Day. Various chains will stay open for dine-in meals, and many will offer delivery and order picku Cost and Access Barriers Complicate COVID-19 Testing 12/17/2020 12:00am • In early November, the dreaded call finally arrived. I was strolling into a store on a Sunday, lightly browsing on my way to the checkout counter to make a return thanks to my ongoing pandemic-induced online shopping frenzy, when someone I'd come into contact with the week before called to let me k How to Celebrate Healthy and Happy Holidays in a Pandemic 12/17/2020 12:00am • Preparing and sharing a family holiday feast provides comfort and meaning across so many cultures. This year, getting together feels more important -- and more difficult -- than ever as we keep all gatherings small. In addition, financial pressures and personal demands may be added sources of stres 10 Best-Performing ETFs of 2020 12/16/2020 12:00am • These are higher-risk, higher-reward ETFs.Reflecting on 2020, there are a lot of things that many investors would like to forget -- unless you happened to stake a claim in one of these top exchange-traded funds. If you did, your investment performance over the last 12 months is one thing you can cel Cross-Country Skiing: The 16 Top Resorts in the U.S. 12/16/2020 12:00am • For snow lovers who enjoy traversing longer trails outdoors rather than flying down steep mountains or trying to navigate glades, cross-country skiing is a favorite pastime. While alpine or downhill skiing may be a more popular sport among the masses, cross-country skiing is a great way to get out