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Coronavirus

Industries all across the country are experiencing the disruptive impact of the COVID-19 Coronavirus. Discover how it could affect the U.S. foodservice, grocery and convenience industries.

New Tools to Help Retailers Navigate COVID-19

IRI's CPG Supply Index tracks weekly changes in availability of CPGs

Memorial Day Travel Could Hit 'Record Low'

Motorists planning trips, quarantine blues shaping summer travel plans

H-E-B’s South Austin Expansion Delayed by COVID-19

By Jennifer Strailey on May 20, 2020

While the grocer is set to open its sprawling new store on June 10, other area projects in its $200 million investment plan will have to wait.

Target Details Wild Ride in Q1, but Uncertainty Ahead

By Jon Springer on May 20, 2020

The retailer's stores-as-distribution-hubs strategy was put to the test as COVID-influenced shopping changes led to strong comps but margin pressures.

Financing

Focus Brands CEO Jim Holthouser gets a tough introduction to restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on May 20, 2020

The former Hilton executive, who took the job two weeks before the pandemic hit, leans on his hotel experience, and sees parallels between the two industries.

What should K-12 operators be doing now to prepare for the fall?

By Benita Gingerella on May 20, 2020

Dr. Katie Wilson of the Urban School Food Alliance shares how the nonprofit is working to help its districts during the COVID-19 pandemic.

StrasGlobal Launches Online Ordering and Curbside Delivery

By Greg Lindenberg on May 20, 2020

Following successful pilot with Square at 2 stores, operator is expanding rollout

Consumers Noticing Higher Meat Prices

By Anne-Marie Roerink on May 20, 2020

Sales in the category continue to grow as consumers stocked up more due to supply issues and increasing prices.

A Zero-Waste Food Store Opens in Milwaukee

By Phil Lempert on May 19, 2020

The Lempert Report: The Glass Pantry illustrates new ways to consume, produce and distribute food.

Operations

Odds are recovery will be slow for the Las Vegas Strip

By Patricia Cobe on May 19, 2020

Reopened neighborhood restaurants are attracting locals, but hotel and casino spots rely on tourism and conventions.

SOI 2020: Through the Plexiglass

By Samantha Oller on May 19, 2020

How c-stores can survive—and thrive—in a pandemic-warped world

Clif Bar Hires Former President at Tyson Foods as New CEO

By Hannah Prokop on May 19, 2020

Executive previously was with Kraft, Hillshire Brands

Food distributors are facing major changes

By Jonathan Maze on May 19, 2020

As foodservice operations struggle, distributors confront challenges of their own.

Channel Changing in the ‘New Abnormal’

By Jon Springer on May 19, 2020

Shoppers are rewarding grocery retailers that can demonstrate safety, omnichannel and availability, and that’s changing the channel growth mix.

Financing

Subway lays off another 150 workers

By Jonathan Maze on May 19, 2020

The sandwich giant said it had to “accelerate a restructuring plan” already in place.

SOI 2020: Working Through One More Challenge

By Andy Jones on May 19, 2020

The c-store industry is reacting to changes in consumer behavior in real time

Global Partners Offers Meals to More Than 3,000 Front-Line Employees

By Brett Dworski on May 19, 2020

Every associate in company’s network will receive food for a family of four for COVID-19 relief

Walmart Q1 Proves Out Omnichannel Focus

By Jon Springer on May 19, 2020

The retailer said quarterly U.S. comps jumped by 10% aided by 74% online sales growth, but outlook hinges on COVID recovery.

Financing

The pandemic cut restaurant sales in half

By Jonathan Maze on May 19, 2020

Industry sales hit a 15-year low in April, according to new federal data. RB’s The Bottom Line says that a full recovery could take years.

Making the most of takeout and delivery

By Patricia Cobe on May 18, 2020

COVID-19 has forced operators to focus on meals to go.

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