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.


Pharmacies to Get COVID-19 Vaccines Directly From Federal Government

Walmart says its pharmacies are ready to go; FMI praises the move to expand vaccination access.

Cura Hospitality seeks to give residents a taste of excitement in these trying times

“We don’t want to just put food in a box and close the lid,” the company’s corporate executive chef says.

An about-face by Gov. Andrew Cuomo has cleared the way for front- and back-of-house employees to begin rolling up their sleeves if supplies are available.

Retailer responds to fallout over two Southern California store closures following Long Beach City Council’s approval of a $4-an-hour hazard pay ordinance.

The retailer’s small-format concept supported its metro Detroit community by offering delivery through Shipt, partnering with local restaurants and supplying local hospital workers with free drinks and snacks.

In the wake of new hazard pay ordinances in a number of California cities and Seattle, PCC Community Markets is urging Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan to focus on grocery worker vaccine access rather than pay increases.

Brands like MrBeastBurger and Wow Bao have become cheat codes for growth.

Retailer encouraging team members to get protected

College and university dining directors discuss what the future looks like in their slice of the foodservice world.

Eyeing a multichannel future, Outback’s parent is expanding a virtual chicken brand and taking Aussie Grill virtual as well.

Waiting on COVID-19 vaccines, SpartanNash announces policies and protocols for vaccine distribution.

Service will be capped at 25% of maximum seating levels.

C-store retailers, wholesalers give thoughts on tobacco category’s performance in fourth-quarter 2020

The company is not requiring inoculations but said it would give workers at corporate stores four hours of paid time off to get the vaccine.

New hazard pay ordinances in California and Seattle mark the first time such policies have been government-mandated, rather than government-funded or voluntarily employer-provided, says new study from Brookings Institution.

Company to pay employees $75 to receive shot in the arm

Restaurant cooks saw the greatest increased risk of dying during the pandemic of any occupation, according to a study of death certificates by University of California researchers.

Hy-Vee Chairman, CEO and President Randy Edeker has been presented with the 2021 Legislative Champion Award by the Iowa Pharmacy Association Board of Trustees and Legislative Advisory Committee.

A Florida operator is asking the high court to consider what constitues "physical damage."

Beachwood Delivers is a fee-free delivery service that has saved restaurants and consumers thousands.

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