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.


Walmart to Give Employees Third Round of Bonus Pay, Thanksgiving Day Off

The third round of bonus pay for full- and part-time employees will add up to about $428 million.

All in the Family (Business)

In a bright spot in the pandemic, adult children bring their talents to the home office

Sales and profits plunged last quarter and many restaurants remain closed, but cost cuts led to improved margins at open locations.

As the list grows, WGB break downs which grocers are requiring masks chainwide, as well as effective dates and exemptions.

Program is part of new Fresh Food Financing Initiative for COVID-19 relief

The food-management company has come up with six different models that school nutrition teams can implement.

It depends on the retailer and the state

The COVID-19 crisis has led to a jump in RV sales, an opportunity for fuel retailers

The pandemic has transformed foodservice, creating a space robots appear uniquely suited to fill.

An ongoing list of c-stores, drug stores, department stores and others that are enhancing safety measures

Update also expands delivery footprint

“A pay bump won’t keep you alive if you contract COVID-19,” said Sen. Elizabeth Warren, who joins the UFCW and Sen. Sherrod Brown in calling for an Essential Workers Bill of Rights that would offer a full suite of health benefits and protections in addition to hazard pay.

The finding suggests the industry’s reputation for lax enforcement may be the fault of non-complying independents.

Department sales were up 9% for July 4 and fresh produce regained its pre-pandemic market share for the first time.

After a devastating five months, the industry is confronting uncertainty and an acknowledged need to invent new ways of generating revenue, including food and beverage sales.

As employees begin to trickle back to the workplace, concepts are revamping catered lunches to meet today’s demands.

Outdoor dining is bringing in revenue for operators this summer but it’s making the job extra-exhausting for employees.

Students and volunteers across the country are helping to harvest fresh produce for people struggling with food insecurity.

A number of areas are stepping up their policing efforts and increasing the penalties for violators. Meanwhile, more states are halting or reversing restaurants' re-openings.

Why short memories and lack of patience will force a quick return to ‘normal’

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