Akshay Rao, a professor in the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management, is available to speak about the impact of COVID-19 on shoppers and companies.
The holiday shopping season is a critical time for American small businesses. According to the National Retail Federation, the holidays generate about 20% of some businesses’ annual sales.
Symptoms of depression are up and life satisfaction is down for U.S. adults during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study by University of Minnesota researchers.