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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Boston businesses are continuing to implement services and safety measures for shoppers in preparation for the holiday season. MAE DAVIS/ DFP FILE

Boston retailers prepare for holiday shopping season during pandemic

Madison Mercado November 17, 2020
After suffering from major declines in revenue since the pandemic began, Boston businesses will continue implementing services and safety measures to keep customers safe for the holiday shopping season.
Nud Pob Thai Cuisine on Commonwealth Avenue. According to Nud Pob owner Edward Chen, the restaurant has lost money and has cut non-essential staff due to the coronavirus pandemic. SARAH SILBIGER/ DFP FILE

20 percent of Mass. restaurants have closed since pandemic began

Daniel Kool September 11, 2020
An estimated 20 percent of Mass. restaurants have closed since the pandemic began. Decreased demand continues to burden operators in an industry with already thin profit margins.
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