Coronavirus

Company also supporting fund to help restaurants rehire front-line workers

In a CSP exclusive, the chain’s CEO and senior vice president of retail talk about the pandemic and the state of the c-store industry

The Global Market Development Center Retail Tomorrow announced it will reschedule its annual General Merchandise Conference to coincide with the 2020 Selfcare Summit in Atlanta, September 30-October 4.

No one knows with certainty what independent restaurants will look like on the other side of the coronavirus pandemic, but one thing is for sure: There will be fewer of them.

Retailers have teamed up with other businesses in unique ways, from buying meals for employees to selling gift cards to customers.

While full-service and fast-casual concepts focus on takeout and delivery meals, drive-thrus are trying to lure customers with new items.

Most states are still drafting the guidelines, but a few glimmers have emerged.

Even as Congress considers new funding, lawsuits accuse lenders of favoring larger borrowers and their bigger fees.

Digital retailer goPuff breaks down week-by-week increase in business

With stay-at-home orders reducing visits, larger baskets more than make up for the shortfall.

Lessons, best practices and protocols developed while operating in the pandemic can help other businesses restart safely, the retailer said.

The company and its franchisees are giving “Thank You Meals” to emergency and healthcare workers amid criticism of the chain’s response to the crisis.

Most states are still drafting the guidelines, but a few hints have emerged.