Coronavirus

Buoyed by a 41.2% gain in meat, total perimeter store sales increased 15.8% through April 5 vs. same week last year.

More chains and independents are bringing orders to the curb. The service could stick around.

Move affects both field and corporate employees

Store experts are now taking their in-person demonstrations online to help customers learn while relieving boredom.

Delivery has surged since the shutdown, but price concerns, regulatory moves and operators’ own adjustments suggest it will look a lot different once life returns to normal.

Experts from StoreMasters share observations and advice to help retailers navigate and plan for the next generation of complexities in a reordered grocery world.

Independent operators surveyed by the James Beard Foundation said they’d laid off 91% of their hourly workers, and just 1 in 5 expects to remain open for the duration of the government-mandated dine-in shutdown.

The fast casual has $112 million in cash and is currently burning through about $1.5 million per week.

Altria announces Willard’s decision as he recovers from COVID-19

The coronavirus pandemic created a sudden spike in demand on certain products, and retailers are cautioned to hold prices steady.

Operators say the process was an ordeal, and the terms may yield less assistance than was intended.

Diesel sales plunge on retail and restaurant closings, as c-store sales moderate

The organizations are helping schools get in contact with distributors and processors for produce that can be included in grab-and-go meals.