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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.

Consumer Trends

What'll it be for a COVID-wisened industry, experience or convenience?

 By Nancy Kruse and Peter Romeo on Jan. 20, 2022

Sweet & Sour: Nancy Kruse and Peter Romeo look at the oft-voiced theory that the pandemic has shifted the focus of restaurant customers and operators to the convenience of takeout and delivery. Neither one is buying it. Some axe throwing and a drink, anyone?

Economic Outlook: Long-Term Trends Vs. Short-Term

 By Jeff Kramer on Jan. 20, 2022

Why the struggle to find qualified labor will remain long after the pandemic: Kramer

Redner’s Reintroduces Pandemic Wage Increase

By Kristina Hurtig on Jan. 18, 2022

"Those that are still out there on the front lines have earned the added pay," Robert McDonough of Redner’s says.

Supreme Court Blocks Vaccine Mandate

By Greg Lindenberg on Jan. 13, 2022

OSHA does not have the power to broadly regulate public health, SCOTUS majority opinion says

FMI, NGA Laud Supreme Court's Block of Vaccine Mandate

By Christine LaFave Grace on Jan. 13, 2022

The ruling will "help ensure the food industry is able to continue meeting our customers’ needs as efficiently and effectively as possible amid the ongoing supply chain and labor disruptions," FMI President and CEO Leslie Sarasin said.

Operations

Ready for a vaccine requirement? Here’s how to tell.

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 13, 2022

Take this test to see if you've thought of everything that could be involved.

Workforce

Illinois bets Biden's employee vaccine mandate will hold

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 12, 2022

While the U.S. Supreme Court deliberates, the state is mandating compliance, starting Feb. 24.

Operations

4 issues percolating on the government front for restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 10, 2022

Reality Check: And—surprise, surprise—some of them are good news for an industry that’s taken its lumps.

Financing

As omicron spreads, restaurants face more labor and supply chain issues

By Jonathan Maze, Heather Lalley and Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 10, 2022

More evidence says the latest surge is hurting sales, but analysts and executives are expecting more of a “bump in the road” this time.

NGA CEO Greg Ferrara on Vaccine Mandates, Supply Chains and What's Next

By Diane Adam on Jan. 10, 2022

Greg Ferrara discusses inflation, labor shortages, regulations and competitive challenges, which independent community grocers now face.

Operations

5 anvils dangling over restaurateurs’ heads

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 07, 2022

Reality Check: Any new year brings areas of uncertainty and concern. Here are the big ones confronting the foodservice industry.

Workforce

Restaurant employment inched upward in December

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 07, 2022

But the numbers crunched by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics don't fully reflect the impact of omicron.

Operations

The restaurant industry’s legislative agenda for 2022

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 07, 2022

Working Lunch: Mike Whatley, VP of state affairs and grassroots advocacy, discusses the industry’s key issues. Also, President Biden’s vaccine mandates, actions by governors and mayors.

Vaccine Mandate Heads to the Supreme Court

By Greg Lindenberg on Dec. 23, 2021

Justices to hear challenges to OSHA requirements for businesses on Jan. 7

Operations

As omicron spreads, cities impose new safety protocols on restaurant customers

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 21, 2021

Boston and Chicago are both limiting dine-in service to guests who can prove they've been vaccinated against COVID-19, and Oakland is expected to follow.

Workforce

With the federal vaccine mandate a go, OSHA provides more time to get ready

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 20, 2021

Employees will now have until Jan. 10 to provide proof of vaccination, and until Feb. 9 if they opt for testing.

Vaccine Mandate for Big Employers Back On, For Now

By Greg Lindenberg, Editor, CSP on Dec. 20, 2021

The National Retail Federation said it will consider additional legal options, while the National Grocers Association's Robert Yeakel looks ahead to possible Supreme Court outcomes.

Ruling Revives Biden's Vaccine Mandate

By Greg Lindenberg on Dec. 20, 2021

Appeals court overrules earlier decision and lifts stay, allowing requirement effective Jan. 10

The Biggest Walmart Headlines of 2021

By Christine LaFave Grace on Dec. 17, 2021

In a year that saw deep investment in tech and automation for Walmart as well as consistently better-than-expected sales, the Bentonville, Ark.-based retail giant also navigated choppy waters of supply-chain management and continued COVID uncertainties.

Operations

Why this COVID surge may bring fewer restaurant restrictions than last time

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 16, 2021

Elsewhere in the world, service limits are being imposed on restaurants again. But in the U.S., officials are relying on vaccination and mask mandates to avoid caps on seating and hours of operation. At least until now.

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