Coronavirus

The 20-unit multiconcept group is turning its restaurants into pop-up markets where it can sell its supplies at a deep discount to consumers and employees.

It’s a way of maximizing search terms as consumers turn to third-party delivery amid the COVID-19 crisis.

Grocers are creating new sanitation ambassador and social distancing director positions for in-store employees.

DoorDash, alongside e-commerce grocery solutions Mercato, Rosie, GrocerKey and Freshop, is offering free grocery delivery to shoppers 60 and older during the coronavirus crisis.

Skupos examines changes to sales figures as a result of virus

Will roll out to U.S. locations to combat COVID-19

StrasGlobal shares retailer-developed strategy with industry

The company said it is negotiating with landlords for a break on rent for the duration of the COVID-19 crisis.

Chain reports positive results for category prior to onset of coronavirus slowdown

The relief program has been formed by the National Restaurant Association’s Educational Foundation in collaboration with leading industry suppliers.

For much of March, the threat of COVID-19 grew as the infection spread. On March 11, that problem became very real for thousands of restaurant operators and millions of employees, beginning a 10-day period unlike anything the industry has ever seen. The business may never be the same.

In effort to enforce social distancing standards, grocery stores will have to limit the number of customers to 20% of the store’s stated fire capacity.

COVID-19 has delivered a big but delicate sales boom that has highlighted emotions—and will pressure retailers to adjust when the crisis subsides.