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.


Long-term Effect of Pandemic Could be Beneficial to Independent Grocers: IGA CEO

IGA CEO John Ross says pandemic-sparked safety concerns and e-commerce adoption have delivered new shoppers to local stores, where he suspects they can stay for the long term.

Senate passes funding bill that includes nearly $8B in nutrition assistance

The legislation, which was signed into law Thursday morning, would allow the USDA to further extend all Summer Food Service Program and Seamless Summer Option meal waivers.

Service times are limited to two hours, and alcohol sales are only permitted with the accompaniment of “bona fide” food.

A survey suggests consumers’ comfort with eating at restaurants has hit a post-pandemic peak despite continued concerns about COVID-19

Inside the industry's labor woes and how operators can fix them

The e-tailer is donating the space to nonprofit New York Common Pantry in an effort to reduce food insecurity.

Building a strong customer experience has long been a driving force for earning customer loyalty—but with the coronavirus pandemic, maintaining a positive customer experience while having little or no physical contact with customers requires restaurant operators to rethink their approach to how they do business.

Tobacco analyst says there's potential in heat-not-burn products

Zuul Market will allow employees and tenants to order from multiple restaurants for scheduled daily drops.

Casey’s, Parker’s, Enmarket, EG Group, among c-stores that gave back

The fall football season is a go after major college conferences reversed earlier decisions to postpone or cancel play.

From small chains to big concepts, a number of restaurant chains have filed for Chapter 11, or Chapter 7, since the start of the pandemic. Here’s a list.

The measures will take effect on Thursday, with certain qualifications.

The promotion between the e-commerce platform and the delivery service runs through September.

The retailer agrees to a seven-week retroactive bonus for 56,000 workers following expiration of hourly premiums.

A lawsuit alleges the delivery company is listing these restaurants as closed or too far away in an attempt to redirect guests to official partners.

For the Outlook Leadership Community, three c-store retailers discuss how convenience will evolve

Retailer continues to recognize associates for their efforts during the COVID-19 crisis with $300 to full-time associates and $150 to part-timers.

Meat sales increased an unprecedented 34.6% during the first six months of the pandemic as shoppers bought more, ate more and consumed a wider variety of cuts, FMI/Meat Institute study shows.

The emotional connection and controls on execution just aren’t there, according to its CEO.

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