List of stores, restaurants in Mich. Adjusting hours or closing amid coronavirus emergency

Here is a list of businesses in Michigan, such as grocers and retail, that have amended their hours during the coronavirus state or emergency - or closed down completely.

U.S. now in recession expected to last until September, UCLA forecasts

The U.S. economy is in a recession expected to last through September, according to a revised forecast released Monday by UCLA that reflects rapid changes brought on by the coronavirus.

Financial markets in turmoil over fear of coronavirus lockdowns

JPMorgan Chase now is forecasting the U.S. economy will shrink at a 2% annual rate in the current quarter and 3% in the April-June quarter.

Why is toilet paper vanishing from supermarkets?

You might notice something unusual, not to mention unfortunate, next time you try to stock up on bathroom supplies at your local grocery store.

Whitmer signs order enhancing price gouging restrictions amid coronavirus state of emergency

Executive Order 2020-8 states that if a business or individual has acquired any product from a retailer, the business or individual must not resell that product in Michigan at a price that is grossly in excess of the purchase price of the product.

Bill Gates steps down from Microsoft, Berkshire Hathaway boards

Gates also stepped down from the board of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc, where he has served since 2004.

Keller Williams Realty offering Art Van salespeople chance for work

Keller Williams Platinum wants to help as many of the Art Van salespeople find work in real estate, which they say is a natural transition.

Coronavirus: DOJ issues warning over price gouging

The United States Department of Justice issued a warning to those who would price gouge during the coronavirus outbreak.

Frustration was high and lines long outside Warren Art Van's liquidation sale

It comes after a weekend of stores closing early with long lines of people trying to get in. In Warren people waited in lines for hours on 14 Mile to get in. As of 5:30 p.m. police say if you are in the parking lot, you will be able to get in today - but if drivers can't pull into the lot, they have to move along.

Art Van Furniture files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Art Van Furniture has officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, just days after announcing the furniture staple was going out of business and liquidating.

Stocks, oil prices plunge as coronavirus closes sites around world

The world’s largest economies are delivering more worrisome cues as anxiety over the virus outbreak sends stock and oil prices plunging.

Liquidation sales close Art Van stores early, employees left without answers

Massive crowds forced closures of Art Van stores across metro Detroit Saturday as the stores were not able to keep up with the volume of customers taking part in weekend liquidation sales. 

Costco temporarily suspends free food samples over coronavirus

With fears of the coronavirus heightening, some shoppers in recent weeks voiced concerns over whether the warehouse should continue the practice of handing out the little snacks.