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.


C-Store Group Calls for Delay in State Menthol Ban

New Massachusetts law currently set to go into effect June 1

United Airlines to the Rescue

The Lempert Report: Hundreds of United employees from all departments are sorting, packaging and distributing up to 6,000 relief packages to families in need every day.

A food industry roundtable discussion with the vice president was tinged with controversy and tragedy, but it showed stakeholders are dedicated to addressing industry disruption.

Company maintains 2020 outlook, says it's too early to assess full impact of pandemic

The chain’s proudly contrarian CEO and founder made cryptic references this week to possible new revenue channels for his brand. Here are the clues.

It’s time to get out of wait-and-see mode and rethink your company’s future

WGB presents five good things that happened in grocery this week.

Foodservice operators have been full of ideas to help their communities.

The owner of Souplantation and Sweet Tomatoes was investing in units and planning an expansion. And then the coronavirus hit, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

As COVID-19 keeps consumers at home for now, retailers and food merchants aim to entertain with grilling events and online classes with pro athletes for kids.

The food industry rises to the occasion as an essential resource provider in these trying times.

New federal employment figures show further fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The industry lost three decades’ worth of employees in just six weeks as states closed dining rooms and restaurants closed their doors and laid-off workers.

C-store distributor takes additional steps to reduce costs amid COVID-19 pandemic

The Lempert Report: With large meat plants slowed by the COVID-19 pandemic, workers have been offered bonuses to stay on the job—but money isn't the main issue.

An updated stock registration statement illustrates profound business changes undergone in the past two months—and could help speed Albertsons into public ownership at long last.

A Georgia operator shares best practices for welcoming back dine-in customers amid the coronavirus pandemic.

The fast casual, long a social media innovator, teamed up with influencers and other brands to create an event for high schoolers whose proms have been canceled due to COVID-19.

Consumers flocked to local and chain restaurants to get tacos as the holiday landed on a Taco Tuesday, overwhelming some operators.

The Lempert Report: A powerful op-ed illustrates the fragility of the food economy.

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