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.


Mask Wearing Becomes a ‘Political Issue’ at Some Stores

Grocery workers urge Kroger and others to reinstate hazard pay as they continue to face a risky work environment.

Pandemic Shopping Delivers Basket of Benefits for BJ's Wholesale

The membership warehouse club is awash in cash and looking for further growth as it was able to identify and adapt to changing shopping patterns quickly and efficiently, officials said.

Chains are establishing new roles and responsibilities as dining rooms reopen.

As customers have ventured outside again, they have gravitated toward quick-service restaurants, in many cases leading to a quick recovery.

Industry data shows that the pandemic is altering how consumers shop and what they choose to buy.

The chain says it will relocate more locations from malls to drive-thrus and build more pickup stores and add curbside and delivery options.

Takeout and delivery have helped many of the segment's big brands weather the lockdown of dining rooms. Will that momentum continue?

The pandemic has sparked a pivotal moment for e-commerce adoption, but success requires agility and strategic investments right for the long haul, the author says.

Retailer provides business update on navigating the COVID-19 pandemic

Catalina, Koupon report finds consumers buying more wine, beer, spirits amid COVID-19 crisis

As signs of recovery start to emerge, so does a clearer picture of the virus’ toll on the foodservice business.

COVID-19 has elevated stress and anxiety levels among owners, employees and customers. Here’s how operators are coping.

While the grocer is set to open its sprawling new store on June 10, other area projects in its $200 million investment plan will have to wait.

The retailer's stores-as-distribution-hubs strategy was put to the test as COVID-influenced shopping changes led to strong comps but margin pressures.

IRI's CPG Supply Index tracks weekly changes in availability of CPGs

Motorists planning trips, quarantine blues shaping summer travel plans

The former Hilton executive, who took the job two weeks before the pandemic hit, leans on his hotel experience, and sees parallels between the two industries.

Sales in the category continue to grow as consumers stocked up more due to supply issues and increasing prices.

Following successful pilot with Square at 2 stores, operator is expanding rollout

Operators and Republican leaders are pushing for protections against liability suits.

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