Another month has flown by and we’re back with a new edition of Fish Insights. What have we been buzzing about over the last few days? I’ll give you a few hints: restaurants are reopening at full capacity, some gyms are dropping their mask requirements, Americans are traveling again, and even malls are making a comeback. (Malls!) Yeah, we’re just as psyched as you are about how everything suddenly seems to be almost back to normal.
Read all about the good news — along with some other buzzworthy stories — below!
Restaurants
- Yelp has launched a new feature to make it easier for consumers to support LGBTQ-owned businesses. (Yelp)
- The restaurant industry is suffering from a serious labor shortage. Here’s what former employees are saying. (Yahoo! News)
- California is lifting its capacity limits and physical distancing in restaurants starting June 15. (Eater LA)
Travel & Hospitality
- If you’ve gotten the COVID-19 vaccine, you can enter for a chance to win a year of free first-class flights from United Airlines. (Fast Company)
- Airbnb’s CEO doesn’t expect business travel to rebound to where it was pre-pandemic — ever. (CNN Business)
- Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks set new visitor records in April. (Travel + Leisure)
Fitness, Health, & Wellness
- After recalling its treadmills over safety concerns, Peloton announces it will open a $400 million manufacturing facility in Ohio. (CNBC)
- Fully vaxxed and ready to hit the gym? Here’s what you need to know. (Popsugar)
Retail
- Malls are making a comeback, but not all retailers are benefiting from the increased traffic. (The Wall Street Journal)
- Amazon Fresh grocery stores are popping up along the East Coast. Here’s a look at one planned for the D.C. area. (Washington Business Journal)
- Authentic Brands — which includes Forever 21, Brooks Brothers, Lucky Brand, Thomasville, and others — may be heading toward an IPO. (Retail Dive)
Beauty
- According to TikTok, bangs, curls, and 2000s-era hairstyles are back. (Who What Wear)
- Here’s how a salon brand is recommending owners respond to the new mask guidelines. (American Salon)
Home Services
- Homes with swimming pools are hotter than ever, selling for over $27,000 more than pool-less homes. (Money)
- Los Angeles took the #1 spot on the list of the worst cities for mosquitos, with Atlanta, D.C., Dallas, and Chicago rounding out the top 5. (Pest Control Technology)
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