Online retailer Zappos asked employees to curb their travel plans — even into the office — Thursday following the growing spread of COVID-19.
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A trade organization did not offer specifics of those plans, saying they will differ by retailer.
AJA Video Systems announced in a statement Wednesday it would not participate in the annual National Association of Broadcasters convention, which is being held April 19 through April 22 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
The show organizer said it was canceled following concerns by the event’s sponsors over the spread of coronavirus.
It’s too early to know the financial impact of the cancellations, but last year the Las Vegas conventions and business meetings generated $6.3 billion of direct economic impact and about 6.6 million business travelers, according to a report from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority.
Consumer fears over the spread of coronavirus has led grocery delivery services like Instacart to see a surge in the number of home deliveries.
Software company Adobe said it will not be hosting its upcoming Adobe Summit at The Venetian this month citing the spread of coronavirus.
The Minneapolis-based retail chain said it will webcast the company’s meeting with the financial community as opposed to hosting it in-person, according to a statement.
Amazon.com is the latest company to encourage employees to curb their travel plans following the spread of COVID-19.