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.


Financing

Hope continues to dim for the hotel industry

Without a relief package, a majority of hotels will be forced to lay off more workers and close their doors.

USDA issues nationwide waiver for CACFP at-risk program

Schools and after-school care centers with state agency approval will now be able to serve at-risk meals and snacks regardless of location.

Retailer announces the move in appreciation of staff efforts during pandemic and social unrest.

About a third could not pay any rent at all, according to a study by the New York City Hospitality Alliance.

The pandemic has emptied office buildings across the U.S, but when the workforce returns, their coffee preferences may be a bit different.

The off-premise-only facilities are taking off, while lots of restaurants are still struggling. Some say ghost kitchens are a solution.

Cigarette declines could improve, modern oral nicotine increases share

Sales have recovered to more than 90% of pre-COVID levels. Management says August was the turning point.

Restaurants with the highest closure rates include those specializing in breakfast and brunch, burgers and sandwiches, desserts and Mexican food, the review platform found.

New study analyzed consumer trips to retailers across all channels

City officials did not set a date for dining rooms to reopen, but said it will come after Sept. 30.

Fresh produce grew 11.6% over last year, surpassing growth in shelf-stable products.

Here are a few ways operators can continue connecting with customers even in a contactless environment.

In new OLC session, Rutter’s president and CEO talks size and strategy

Gov. Abbott also eased requirements that menus and condiment packages be single-use.

Jumps in coronavirus cases have led a number of schools to change their policies in dining and elsewhere.

Great Place to Work’s methodology is validated by employee feedback.

The measure would extend through the full reopening of dining rooms. It would not be available to chain restaurants.

Any child under 18 can now receive free breakfast and lunch for Saturday.

Scan data illustrates how the pandemic has affected what is selling in grocery stores.

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