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.

FMI Creates New Virtual Midsummer 2020 Event

By WGB Staff on May 04, 2020

The new event will begin July 7 and run over the course of eight business days.

Financing

Dave & Buster’s stays afloat with $100M from Jefferies

By Heather Lalley on May 04, 2020

The struggling eatertainment chain said it will use the money to “strengthen its balance sheet.”

Food

Restaurants make Mother’s Day special with celebratory meals to go

By Patricia Cobe on May 04, 2020

Families sheltering at home can still treat mom to a chef-inspired dining experience.

Financing

Investors find opportunity in public casual-dining chains

By Jonathan Maze on May 04, 2020

First Cheesecake Factory, then BJ’s Restaurants, now Dave & Buster’s. RB’s The Bottom Line looks at the latest trend in investing amid the coronavirus.

Will the New Outside EMV Deadline Matter?

By Jackson Lewis on May 04, 2020

Expert says winter months will bring new challenges

Trader Joe’s Talks Supply Chain, TP and a Return to Normalcy

By Jennifer Strailey on May 04, 2020

The retailer's latest podcast offers a behind-the-scenes look at how it has navigated supply chain issues and more during a global pandemic.

AWG Brings Mobile Scanning to Independent Grocers

By WGB Staff on May 04, 2020

The wholesaler has tapped FutureProof Retail to provide customers with the checkout solution.

Romney Wants Temporary Increase in Restaurant Workers' Pay

By Peter Romeo on May 04, 2020

The Utah Republican said the “bonus” would give the employees of essential businesses an incentive to work rather than collect unemployment.

Workforce

Romney calls for a $12 temporary increase in restaurant wages

By Peter Romeo on May 04, 2020

The Utah Republican said the “bonus” would give the employees of essential businesses an incentive to work rather than collect unemployment.

Visa Delays Fuel Dispenser EMV Deadline

By Jackson Lewis on May 01, 2020

New date set six months later

Urban School Food Alliance partners with organizations to launch funding program for school meals

By Benita Gingerella on May 01, 2020

The Alliance has partnered with No Kid Hungry and the Rockefeller Foundation to create the Student Emergency Food Access Fund.

The 'Restaurmart' Is the Post-Coronavirus Restaurant Model

By Phil Lempert on May 01, 2020

The Lempert Report: Supermarkets have entered the foodservice arena with successful concepts, why can't restaurants do something similar by offering goods to take home?