Coronavirus

Shoppers hoping to avoid crowded physical spaces encounter massive virtual congestion as retailers and their partners hustle toward solutions they thought were in the future, leaving money on the table.

U.S. same-store sales were up 8.1% in January and February before falling 13% in March, prompting delays in capital spending, cuts in executive pay and increased franchisee assistance.

McDonald’s and Chick-fil-A changed their policies as federal recommendations evolve, while workers and labor-backed groups intensify pressure.

They argue that broadening the Restaurant Meals Program will help protect SNAP recipients, minimize grocery store lines and keep restaurant workers employed.

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The latest weekly sales numbers from IRI find meat maintaining its lead role; “return to pre-pandemic order routines” not seen as happening.

The money will provide emergency grants to store workers who’ve suffered hardships related to the coronavirus.

With the COVID-19 pandemic predicted to worsen this week, coronavirus task force leaders urge Americans to contain trips to a bare minimum by declaring: "This is the moment to not be going to the grocery store."

Retailers have made fast adjustments in store practices to ensure employee and customer safety.

The casual chain said it is negotiating with landlords in hopes of getting the fees suspended or restructured.

Banks quickly took massive numbers of applications as small businesses sought federal help to get them through the coronavirus shutdown.