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.


Emerging Brands

The Melting Pot bets experiential dining makes a strong comeback

The fondue concept says table traffic is soaring as consumers embrace the opportunity to socialize in a post-pandemic environment.

Operations

After sharing restaurants’ pain, distributors strive for a smoother alliance

They describe the pandemic as a unifying force that triggered changes in how they’ll operate going forward.

The latest round of enticements for the uninoculated include free drinks at a favored eating or drinking spot.

The loan program stopped accepting applications on Monday, but is still processing requests in hand. It provided a lifeline to more than 450,000 restaurants and hotels.

While much of the curriculum is staying the course, schools are introducing new skills and trainings to meet changing demands.

In a sprint to meet federal vaccination goals, the retailer will offer five $1 million prizes and give away free groceries.

Group voices concerns over labor shortage, operating costs, more, as corporation ramps up hiring

Giveaway part of effort to attract top talent, reward staff

The sector’s biggest players indulged in considerable reinvention attempts as they felt the loss of breakfast and particular challenges at off-premise.

See how c-store operators responded to CSP’s survey on mask mandates, emerging from COVID-19

Restaurateurs whose applications won't be considered before the $29 billion fund runs out would have a shot at quickly collecting if Congress replenishes the pool.

Retail groups call on public health agencies to emphasize that state, local rules should not place burden on store employees

As the pandemic wiped out communal dining on campus, foodservice teams were quick to pivot. But as dining in resumes, what comes next?

A Unite Here local says the money will further enrich owners and operators without necessarily trickling down to workers. It's pressing for direct aid to unemployed members.

The association explores how food retail will be affected by the pandemic, which sparked an increase in at-home cooking, accelerated adoption of e-commerce, and fostered a focus on health and wellness.

The biggest transaction in c-store history almost fell apart more than once

The list is short because the number of jurisdictions already permitting full use of restaurant dining rooms has grown to more than 3 out of 5 states.

Grocers breathe new life into this popular area of the store.

Take CSP’s retailer survey

Demand for the grants from the Restaurant Revitalization Fund is far surpassing its allocation, but some set-aside pools still have funds, the agency said.

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