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.


College foodservice creates smart solutions to carry on despite coronavirus

The spread of COVID-19 has closed dining halls, but there are still students and staff on campus that need to be fed.

Industry Reaches Out to Federal Government for Help

U.S. food leaders are preparing a list of requests to help address the coronavirus crisis, including relaxing some child labor regulations and authorizing the National Guard to deliver food in emergencies.

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.

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

Raley's introduces prepacked "Senior Essentials Bags" filled with fresh items and pantry staples for older and at-risk customers in self-isolation or quarantine.

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

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

CSP talks with an independent operator who has a unique action strategy to combat the virus

Truckstops play key role in supporting professional drivers during COVID-19 pandemic

Administration will forgo on-site supplier verification audits during coronavirus outbreak

Restrictions on hours of service waived to protect supply against 'rush to the pumps'

Coronavirus precautions could lead to job losses among customers, slower foot traffic at stores

The industry's food haulers say they lack the cash flow and capital to keep supplying restaurants and noncommercial customers.

The coronavirus shock is putting considerable pressure on franchisees large and small, and franchisors are already taking steps to ease the problem.

Marriott expects to furlough tens of thousands of property-level employees, and the tally of industrywide job eliminations could top 4 million near term, said the American Hotel & Lodging Association.

Denny’s, KFC and Chipotle are among the chains offering delivery deals as they work to offset dine-in sales declines.

In a letter requesting $145 billion in direct aid to eating and drinking places, the Association said 5-7 million industry jobs could be lost.

On this week’s episode of "A Deeper Dive," RB editors discuss how the virus and steps to prevent its spread are impacting the industry.

Dining room closures and falling traffic have created a desperate situation for small restaurants.

Chuck E. Cheese and Dave & Buster’s face weeks without game-playing customers, which could be devastating.

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