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.


Technology

Restaurants love QR code menus, but customers aren’t so sure

Some operators are returning to physical menus amid pushback from guests. Others say the benefits are too good to pass up.

Operations

In-N-Out closes more dining rooms over vaccine requirements

The burger chain went takeout only at five locations in Contra Costa County in California over diner vaccine requirements.

Tobacco retailers, manufacturers expect a return to cigarette, e-cigarette sales declines

Operators have lost both business and staff because of the requirement, according to an industry association.

‘There is and will also continue to be a need to provide cues that promote safety and cleanliness’

Layoffs and uncertainty in the restaurant industry drove managers, chefs, bartenders and servers to pursue other lines of work. For some, it’s been a rewarding move.

Restaurants and other employers can deny the exceptions in instances of "undue burden."

RBC Capital Markets director talks consumer behavior shifts, labor shortage, more at McLane National Trade Show

More than 40% of consumers said they have low financial comfort right now, Kroger-owned media and data company 84.51° finds, but only 12% are planning to cut back on holiday spending.

The burger chain’s one location in San Francisco was temporarily closed after it refused to check dine-in customers for their vaccination status. It has since reopened for takeout.

The National Restaurant Association has asked a coalition of civic leaders to maintain the concessions that allowed sidewalk and streetside structures to pop up during the pandemic.

Experts discuss navigating a post-pandemic world

Gov. Abbott issued an executive order Monday that bans any business in the state from turning away an employee or customer because they opt not be vaccinated against COVID-19.

People are moving back to New York City. But not necessarily its offices, says RB's The Bottom Line.

From RLOY to booming beverages, here’s what jumped out on day 1

A requirement was approved Wednesday by the City Council, and Mayor Eric Garcetti has already signaled his support.

A new survey also indicates that most operators have yet to finalize a plan for dealing with the requirement.

Labor, out-of-stocks and a litany of challenges have kept the industry’s distributors on their toes, embracing innovation

Labor problems and the delta variant are undercutting sales, while costs soar, the National Restaurant Association found in a survey.

The delta variant continued to dampen consumer confidence this month, The Conference Board reported, while a new Dunnhumby survey called out shopper dissatisfaction in grocery stores.

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