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.


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New Seasons and New Leaf Limit Shopper Traffic

New Seasons Market and New Leaf Community Markets are temporarily limiting shopper traffic and implementing bi-weekly bonuses and enhanced benefits to its staff members who work in-store as the coronavirus continues to evolve.

The c-store industry, always on the front lines of consumer life, is helping to set the stage for the post-coronavirus economy

But conditions forced the temporary closure of 27 properties, the company said.

Marriott has already said it will furlough tens of thousands.

On Fridays, students can pick up three days’ worth of meals.

Measures include extreme sanitation, foodservice shakeups and more

The scourge of COVID-19 provides a prime opportunity for food retailers to accelerate family meal promotions and meal guidance.

Shoppers stock up on more than disinfectant, toilet paper

The Dig farm-to-fork chain and the New York City Hospitality Alliance have put together and circulated this checklist for restaurant operators.

These retailers are helping communities weather the economic slowdown caused by the COVID-19 threat

Pizza Hut said it is hiring 30,000 workers as the pizza chains both work to fill open positions and meet growing demand.

As they suspend on-premise operations to prevent spread of the coronavirus, here’s how some restaurants are creating on-premise ambiance and community in the era of social distancing.

Ithaca School District decided to switch to home delivery to practice social distancing amid the coronavirus outbreak.

The districts are in Louisiana and Tennessee.

H-E-B and Favor Delivery launch a new personal shopper and delivery service for seniors 60 and older.

The first-of-its-kind partnership will immediately redeploy interested McDonald's workers at Aldi stores as the coronavirus puts unique strains on both. “Special times require special solutions,” an Aldi spokesman said.

Couche-Tard reports positive growth ahead of coronavirus crisis as it keeps an eye on Caltex

Panera, Noodles, Habit and others are asking Americans to order a takeout meal on Tuesday to support restaurant workers.

As eateries look to survive the next couple of months with little sales, here are some ideas for trimming to the bone.

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