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.


H-E-B Designates Personal Shoppers for Seniors

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

Aldi, McDonald’s Make Staff-Sharing Deal in Germany

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.

Measures include extreme sanitation, foodservice shakeups and more

Foodservice distributors such as Sysco and US Foods are turning to supplying grocery stores, and app-based delivery service Waitr has shifted to grocery delivery.

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.

The cafeteria has been closed to the public due to COVID-19.

Families First Coronavirus Response Act addresses immediate needs of two outreach programs.

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.

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

Operators are inviting consumers to shop their inventory for food and supplies.

Chicago’s One Off Hospitality teamed up with Maker’s Mark and the LEE Initiative to fund a program for industry employees.

Coconut water company sees incremental profits amid coronavirus outbreak

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

Kroger, Albertsons and Stop & Shop are now among those issuing temporary pay bumps and bonuses for workers, showing "real leadership," union president says.

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

Workers who continue to come to work at the chain’s open locations will get an extra $3 an hour in "service pay" through April 19.

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