The Cruise Lines International Association (CILA) is gearing up for the return of global cruises with a series of safety measures that will change the way that passengers travel onboard these ships. The CLIA, which consists of 95% of the global ocean-going cruise lines, has made the safety protocols mandatory for its members in what it called the “critical next step.” The safety measures were created with the help of scientists, medical experts, and health authorities. The Centers for Disease...

Costco (COST) made the decision to remove Palmetto Cheese from its shelves after controversial comments were made by the founder of the product in regards to the Black Lives Matter movement, and a majority of Twitter seems to agree with the move. Brian Henry, the founder of Palmetto Cheese and the mayor of Pawleys Island, South Carolina, created a stir with the wholesale retailer after calling Black Lives Matter a “terror organization.” As reported by USA Today reported, in a since-deleted...

The Hershey Company (HSY) has done it again. The candy maker has introduced another Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup treat that has Twitter falling head over heels in love again. Hershey has launched the Reese’s Big Cups with Pretzels, offering a salty and sweet taste all rolled inside its peanut butter big cups. The candy will be available on store shelves nationwide in November in both single-serve, standard-size cups and two-cup packages in the king-size version. There will also be Reese’s Peanut...

When Gap Inc. (GAP) signed on Kanye West as part of a partnership to bring his Yeezy brand to the masses, it was likely the retailer didn’t know that the rapper was going to demand a seat on the board. But on Thursday, West tweeted that he was going to withhold the Yeezy line from Gap until he was made part of the company’s board of directors. The tweet from West is the latest in a string of ones where the rapper turned fashion designer has made demands of his retail partners. I’M NOT...

Lowe’s (LOW) is making sure that families have a safe trick-or-treating experience during the coronavirus pandemic by holding a curbside event at all of its stores. The home improvement retailer’s drive-through trick-or-treating will be held Oct. 22-29 from 6 to 7 p.m. nationwide. Families are invited to reserve a spot with their local store to drive up and receive candy as well as a small pumpkin at no charge. Reservations for the event can be made starting on Saturday at Lowes.com/DIY. The...