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.

How the coronavirus spreads

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 28, 2020

Here’s what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has learned to date.

How restaurants can prepare for a coronavirus pandemic

By Jonathan Maze and Heather Lalley on Feb. 28, 2020

As virus fears grip the country, experts stress planning and good food safety practices to reduce risk.

Are delivery prices too high?

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 27, 2020

Higher menu prices coupled with delivery fees and charges could make this an easy service for consumers to cut back on if the economy turns, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Heat-and-eat sides yield strong results for Cracker Barrel

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 25, 2020

The takeout option helped the family chain post a 3.8% comp gain despite an ebb in traffic.

Retail Gasoline Price: No Change for Two Weeks

By Trilby Lundberg on Feb. 24, 2020

Global oil demand will dominate U.S. pump price direction

Coronavirus hits China restaurants hard

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 12, 2020

Yum Brands, Starbucks, McDonald’s and others have had to close stores in a country many see as a major source of growth.

Unions move on restaurants despite a big oops

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 11, 2020

So what if they can’t keep a restaurant open under the very conditions they’re demanding?

Is a Turnaround Afoot?

By Trilby Lundberg on Feb. 10, 2020

Pump price down again on oil price, gasoline supply

National Restaurant Association airs guide for combating coronavirus

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 03, 2020

The recommendations closely follow the best practices for containing norovirus.

Starbucks goes cold

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 29, 2020

The coffee giant’s U.S. traffic grew 3% last quarter, thanks in part to sales of more cold beverages.

Coronavirus closes half of Starbucks’ China restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 28, 2020

The company said it is monitoring the operating hours of all of its locations in the country amid the fast-growing outbreak.

Pump Price Down on Record-High Gasoline Stocks

By Trilby Lundberg on Jan. 27, 2020

Headlines battle for oil price control

Huck's Renews Partnership With Skip

By Jackson Lewis on Jan. 08, 2020

Mobile checkout brings rise in active shopper numbers to chain

Demand for Meat Doesn’t Slow Despite Purchase Limitations

By Anne-Marie Roerink on May 28, 0020

The pandemic, well into its second month, is still affecting how customers purchase meat and is not reflective of everyday buying patterns.

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