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.


Financing

McMenamins looks for $20M equity infusion

Proceeds from the private stock sale will be used to offset COVID-19-related debt and fund the addition of more history-laced pubs and attractions.

H-E-B’s South Austin Expansion Delayed by COVID-19

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.

Industry sales hit a 15-year low in April, according to new federal data. RB’s The Bottom Line says that a full recovery could take years.

The Lempert Report: The Glass Pantry illustrates new ways to consume, produce and distribute food.

Reopened neighborhood restaurants are attracting locals, but hotel and casino spots rely on tourism and conventions.

Shoppers are rewarding grocery retailers that can demonstrate safety, omnichannel and availability, and that’s changing the channel growth mix.

How c-stores can survive—and thrive—in a pandemic-warped world

Executive previously was with Kraft, Hillshire Brands

The sandwich giant said it had to “accelerate a restructuring plan” already in place.

As foodservice operations struggle, distributors confront challenges of their own.

The retailer said quarterly U.S. comps jumped by 10% aided by 74% online sales growth, but outlook hinges on COVID recovery.

The c-store industry is reacting to changes in consumer behavior in real time

Every associate in company’s network will receive food for a family of four for COVID-19 relief

Gov. Jay Inslee is sticking with the requirement that restaurants record who has eaten in their restaurants and when, but has alerted consumers that they can withhold their specifics.

Over two-thirds of respondents anticipate a loss for their programs this school year.

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