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.


Will COVID-19 Rejuvenate Independent Grocery Stores?

The Lempert Report: Much like their larger counterparts, smaller grocers have seen sales rise while getting creative with delivery.

A shift in eating habits spurs snacking

The pandemic is accelerating demand for smaller bites.

Milwaukee businesses will forgo $186.5M, and Charlotte will lose $289.2M.

As restaurants and diners prepare for a potentially long winter, here are some ways to stay connected with guests.

The retailer is offering contactless prescription delivery amid COVID-19 and implementing processes to help combat the ongoing opioid crisis.

A sampling of recent weeks’ earnings announcements from a variety of small-cap companies and their brands.

The Independent Grocers Financial Survey found that independents saw a 2.5% increase in same-store sales.

The initiative combines coronavirus testing and management with industry-leading healthcare services.

CSP, sister publications talk with the founder of the Denver-based c-store hybrid

Sales still up 15% over last year, but the week ending Aug. 2 saw the lowest year-over-year gains.

Available at more than 35 c-stores in Tennessee, Alabama and other regions

FreshDirect—in partnership with the city of New York and the five New York City borough presidents—has extended Operation 5-Borough Food Drive, a citywide food initiative to help New York families in need and combat food insecurity in New York City, through September 2020. 

Produce sales saw 8.4% increase over last year for the week ending Aug. 2, but that was down 3% from the previous week.

Anticipation is building earlier than ever for PSL and that well-loved fall holiday—Halloween.

Consumer needs force retailers to rethink their priorities

The Houston County Bar Association donated funds to erase student meal debt at 19 area schools.

U.S. Representative cites a study that associates smoking with the coronavirus

The casual chain said several key initiatives, including its push for operational efficiencies, were accelerated by what’s been learned during the crisis.

New consumer habits forcing operators to reimagine their foodservice

COVID-19 advances a different way to reach customers

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