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Legally Speaking column: Overcoming financial obstacles during COVID-19

Thomas Clement MRA General Counsel

By TOM CLEMENT

The COVID pandemic has wreaked havoc over all aspects of everyday life over the past several months. In all likelihood, we will not put COVID safely behind us for quite some time.

After months at home, shoppers’ interest surges in outdoor recreation gear

By SHANDRA MARTINEZ
Photos STEVE JESSMORE

The pandemic has fueled people’s desire to get outside, whether kayaking, biking, hiking or just taking walks. That trend is proving a saving grace for some retailers who sell outdoor products.

CEO Bill Hallan: Retail has proven it’s safe during COVID

MRA President and CEO William J.Hallan

By BILL HALLAN, MRA President and CEO

First things first, this is not a “mission accomplished” column. I’ve seen far too many videos of track athletes celebrating before the finish line only to be caught from behind.