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.


Kroger’s QFC Store Closures Send a ‘Not Too Subtle Message’

Kroger announces two QFC store closures in response to government-mandated hazard pay increases for grocery workers in Seattle.

Financing

A slimmer Denny's looks past damage control to growth opportunities

The latest flurry of comeback measures includes the launch of virtual concepts, a tweaked menu and growth through conversions.

Reilly was with GPM, Mapco, Spinx, Sheetz; Williams was with Thorntons

More than 80% of operators said their recovery would be hurt by the higher minimum, with cuts in hours and jobs, according to a National Restaurant Association survey.

And why I’m tired of hearing about COVID-19

The Lempert Report: New York's Latino community has been disproportionately affected by the pandemic due in part to social inequality.

Elementary students should have access to in-person instruction even when community transmission of COVID-19 is high, the CDC says.

The healthcare division of Kroger is expanding its portfolio of testing solutions by partnering with Gauss on the rapid at-home test.

Target will provide up to four hours of pay for workers who get the vaccine and free Lyft rides to vaccination sites.

Single-meal and big-group orders lost share of spend to tabs in the $20-$80 range.

As schools welcome students back, some have already put stronger restrictions in place to avoid further spread of COVID-19.

The hospitality business has landed 18% of all loans to date.

Could the new work-from-home reality reshape U.S. c-stores?

C-store retailer increasing pay for most of its 18,000 employees

The aid package would provide grants of up to $5 million per unit, with few spending restrictions, and is targeted at those that need it most.

Consumers embrace larger pack sizes amid COVID-19

Newly released data suggests that even a modest cash incentive can be effective.

Black Box Intelligence data says the year has started off strongly, but has been slowing down every week, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

After Legacy Retirement Communities shut down its dining rooms amid COVID-19, Robert Darrah and his team wanted to bring back some flavor of pre-pandemic dining. Here’s how they did it.

Even such sticklers as Andrew Cuomo are cutting operators some slack.

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