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.


Some Good Grocery News: From Girl Scouts to Making Wishes Come True

In these challenging and uncertain times, we all need a reason to smile. With a nod to actor John Krasinski’s Some Good News, WGB presents five good things that happened in grocery this past week.

Reflexis Enables Clock-Ins With Facial Recognition

Product allows employees to avoid touching a commonly used surface

The chain is gradually reopening restaurants with cafeteria-style dining and some family-style service.

The prominent media coverage of plant closures drove yet another wave of stock-ups.

The state's Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that the prohibitions on business reopenings are unconstitutional.

If passed, the Heroes Act would provide $3 billion in emergency funding.

After an initial push for comfort foods, consumers are now looking to promote wellness.

The faster delivery option leverages new technology and fits a changing value proposition for shut-in shoppers and the retailer.

Same-store sales rose more than 8% in the week ended May 10 as consumers readjusted to the pandemic shutdown and made larger orders.

As it recovers from a slowdown in production due to the coronavirus, the company is implementing a 30% price cut on certain beef products.

But Chicago has moved in another direction, mandating that third-party services break down their charges on customers' tabs.

While there will be some variability among its 23 campuses, “limited exceptions” will be made for in-person learning and research.

The Lempert Report: Dozens of grocery store workers have died from COVID-19, in spite of masks, temperature checks, plexiglass barriers and improved sanitation.

The distributor says third-quarter sales increased by 12% and earnings by 54% as pandemic proves out its strategy.

Americans taking a wait-and-see attitude about longer trips, GasBuddy survey shows

Foods that promote wellness are trending up in response to the pandemic.

Overall visits decreased and cleanliness became essential during this year’s first quarter

Produce sales were up 17% for the first week of May, proving consumers are still turning to fresh options in pandemic shopping.

Operations in seven states were given a go-ahead yesterday by Gov. Gavin Newsom. But Los Angeles will remain on the sidelines.

The burger giant is also taking steps to help its weakest franchisees as it works to jump-start the system’s recovery.

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