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.


Consumer Trends

Industry shows support for one another, their communities

Foodservice groups and establishments prove “it truly takes a village” as the coronavirus pandemic intensifies.

Marlboro Maker Suspends Manufacturing Due to Coronavirus

Decision comes as CEO contracts COVID-19, takes temporary leave, Altria says

Retailer, franchisees hiring more employees to keep stores clean and in-stock

Travel-center chain cites increased shipments, commits to keeping stores open as pandemic continues

The retailer is offering temporary employment to two local restaurants’ workers affected by the pandemic.

The company is extending royalty and ad fund payments to help operators conserve cash.

Credit Suisse U.S. says Hershey’s confectionery business is resilient

Nine more operators reveal strategies to combat the virus

While questions remain around how at-risk populations will acquire meals, restaurants and private home delivery companies could help fill gaps.

FutureProof Retail is offering its scan-and-pay software solution to retailers free of charge during pandemic; downloads up 300% at Fairway Market stores in New York amid coronavirus crisis.

New research from Acosta tracks how consumers’ buying behaviors are changing amid the coronavirus crisis.

The food and games chain put a cap on the percentage of shares investors can own following a steep drop in its share price.

The two-month coronavirus shutdown will be bad enough, but so will the inevitable recession that follows, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Distributors of c-store food and beverages have taken action to combat the outbreak

CSP talks with GasBuddy’s Patrick De Haan about how COVID-19 and the oil price war are playing out at the pump

All K-12 school buildings will remain closed until May 1 due to COVID-19.

The retailer is strongly encouraging the community to reserve the first hour of store opening for elderly.

The coronavirus crisis is likely to accelerate a slow move toward automation as online demand overwhelms operations and threatens profits.

Domino’s and Jet's are hiring for various positions as deliveries surge.

A request for $145 billion in direct aid is already getting federal attention, says a National Restaurant Association official.

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