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title: What's Next for the Industries Hit Hardest by COVID-19?
description: COVID-19 significantly impacted industries across the board, but some (including retail, restaurants, oil, travel, and airlines) were especially hard-hit by the pandemic. While the economy is slowly recovering, these industries will likely take longer to recover — and they may look very different when all is said and done. This Barron's article outlines how these industries might change going forward.
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June 29, 2020

# What's Next for the Industries Hit Hardest by COVID-19?

COVID-19 significantly impacted industries across the board, but some (including retail,...

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COVID-19 significantly impacted industries across the board, but some (including retail, restaurants, oil, travel, and airlines) were especially hard-hit by the pandemic. While the economy is slowly recovering, these industries will likely take longer to recover — and they may look very different when all is said and done. This Barron's article outlines how these industries might change going forward.

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