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.

Circle K Navigates COVID-19, M&A

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

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.

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.

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

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

Crashing oil prices mean short-term pain for the market, but regulations ensure long-term gain: Bloomberg

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.

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

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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