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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.

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.

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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.

Indie Closeup: Tough Decisions and Innovative Planning

By Steve Dwyer on Dec. 14, 2021

Southern California’s Locali closed 2 stores during the pandemic and has sights on a new ghost kitchen

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Philadelphia plans to adopt a vaccine mandate

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 13, 2021

As of Jan. 3, total vaccination will be required of all restaurant guests and employees unless they've tested negative for COVID-19 in the prior 24 hours. Testing will no longer be accepted as of Jan. 17.

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California reinstates a mask mandate on restaurant guests and staff

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 13, 2021

The measure takes effect Wednesday and will run for at least a month.

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Foodservice 2021: That’s a Wrap

By Chuck Ulie on Dec. 10, 2021

Modifications were everywhere in retail food programs this year

UFCW Seeks Action from CEOs Amid COVID Surge, Inflation

By Christine LaFave Grace on Dec. 10, 2021

"Food and retail companies must use record profit margins to increase worker hourly pay and alleviate the impact of inflation," UFCW International President Mark Perrone wrote in a letter to grocery CEOs and other retailers.

2021 Fuels and Technology Year in Review

By Jackson Lewis on Dec. 10, 2021

Signs of future trends emerge, and they're doozies

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Should restaurants worry about the omicron variant?

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 08, 2021

A Deeper Dive: Roslyn Stone, chief operating officer of Zero Hour Health, joins the podcast to talk about the possibility of another wave and what restaurants can do to protect their workers and businesses.

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