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.


Nearly 30 states now allow school nutrition professionals to be vaccinated for COVID-19

While more nutrition workers across the country are eligible for the vaccine, many are struggling to schedule appointments due to limited supplies.

Kroger’s QFC Store Closures Send a ‘Not Too Subtle Message’

Kroger announces two QFC store closures in response to government-mandated hazard pay increases for grocery workers in Seattle.

And why I’m tired of hearing about COVID-19

The Lempert Report: New York's Latino community has been disproportionately affected by the pandemic due in part to social inequality.

Elementary students should have access to in-person instruction even when community transmission of COVID-19 is high, the CDC says.

The healthcare division of Kroger is expanding its portfolio of testing solutions by partnering with Gauss on the rapid at-home test.

Reilly was with GPM, Mapco, Spinx, Sheetz; Williams was with Thorntons

More than 80% of operators said their recovery would be hurt by the higher minimum, with cuts in hours and jobs, according to a National Restaurant Association survey.

Single-meal and big-group orders lost share of spend to tabs in the $20-$80 range.

Target will provide up to four hours of pay for workers who get the vaccine and free Lyft rides to vaccination sites.

As schools welcome students back, some have already put stronger restrictions in place to avoid further spread of COVID-19.

The hospitality business has landed 18% of all loans to date.

Could the new work-from-home reality reshape U.S. c-stores?

Consumers embrace larger pack sizes amid COVID-19

Newly released data suggests that even a modest cash incentive can be effective.

C-store retailer increasing pay for most of its 18,000 employees

The aid package would provide grants of up to $5 million per unit, with few spending restrictions, and is targeted at those that need it most.

Black Box Intelligence data says the year has started off strongly, but has been slowing down every week, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Category experts look toward the future considering unknowns such as PMTAs, COVID-19, taxes and more

With no food sampling in-stores and many consumers doing at least some of their grocery shopping online, how can a brand support new-product discovery—and the basket sales boost that comes from it?

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