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.


2020 National Restaurant Association Show Is Canceled

Coronavirus concerns led to the cancellation of the annual event.

First Look at COVID-19's Effect on C-Store Sales

Traffic flat, in-store sales growing, fuel expected to crash

Off-premise business is generating 10% to 20% of normal weekly sales, the company says. It has provided two weeks of emergency pay to the dislocated employees.

The annual event set for May 16-19 in Chicago has been canceled due to coronavirus concerns.

The owner of KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut says it is taking steps to shore up franchisees’ finances and has accessed its credit line.

Hard-hit companies such as Hilton, BJ's Restaurants and Regal Cinemas are referring their furloughed workers to Albertsons jobs.

The retailers temporarily close stores for deep cleans and restocking after team members test positive for COVID-19.

‘No dramatic change’ as people continue to smoke in stressful times, analyst says

Kitchens are adding takeout and delivery dinners that feed larger groups.

Operators report frustration as their claims are denied during the coronavirus crisis.

In survival mode, some restaurants are turning to grocery, but is the turn just a stopgap measure or a new reality?

The salaries of the remaining home-office employees have been cut 50%.

Investors poured money into the industry, whose valuations had taken a beating in recent weeks, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Meal kits are keeping the multiconcept operator in business. Boxed meals are helping its soul.

Crashing oil prices mean short-term pain for the market, but regulations ensure long-term gain: Bloomberg

Families First Coronavirus Response Act addresses immediate needs of two outreach programs.

New Seasons Market and New Leaf Community Markets are temporarily limiting shopper traffic and implementing bi-weekly bonuses and enhanced benefits to its staff members who work in-store as the coronavirus continues to evolve.

The c-store industry, always on the front lines of consumer life, is helping to set the stage for the post-coronavirus economy

But conditions forced the temporary closure of 27 properties, the company said.

Marriott has already said it will furlough tens of thousands.

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