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.


Hot Dogs the Top Dog as COVID-19 Go-To

During pandemic shopping, hot dogs have seen sales growth of 35% and 45% for two weeks in a row.

Financing

Starbucks hit with a rare sales decline as pandemic shuts stores

The coronavirus has cost it more than $900 million in revenue, and the company said things will get worse before they get better.

The coronavirus put the grocery industry into the spotlight and under a microscope, in which its workers, operations and responsiveness were tested like never before. A different future now awaits.

The Lempert Report: The U.S. government says there are no nationwide shortages, but that hasn’t stopped panic buying in supermarkets as Americans worry about food—many for the first time in their lives.

Off-campus deliveries have included food drops for first responders.

Food and drugstores are leveraging their pharmacists and real estate to expand testing for COVID-19, further illustrating the extraordinary role retail is playing in the crisis response.

Fat Brands says it expects to close a deal by the end of this quarter as prices fall and flexibility increases.

The fast-casual chain is targeting those who’ve gotten off track with their health and fitness goals while self-isolating.

Even the Texas Restaurant Association doubts operators in its state can. But Gov. Greg Abbott’s limited opening of dining rooms is intended to be the start of a process—and one that could be duplicated elsewhere.

The fast-casual concept is taking issue with the agency’s requirement that a company can’t be in bankruptcy to receive funds, even though other companies filed for protection after receiving approval.

The week ending April 19 marked the seventh week of coronavirus-related shopping patterns and with it, strong demand for pork, chicken and beef, which pulled up total perimeter performance.

From date night dinners to family meals and sweets, restaurants innovate to lure customers.

More than 50 operators took out an ad to say “public safety is the top priority” and vowed to keep their restaurants shuttered amid the governor’s OK.

To help with the increase in takeout and delivery orders, restaurants can do a few things to help prepare their kitchens for success.

Wawa, Kwik Chek, Casey’s among the c-stores giving to COVID-19 relief efforts

Plant closings and consumer hoarding are snarling the meat supply chain in grocery stores. Should foodservice spots be worried?

While demand for online grocery has rocketed to a point at which efficiency is more important than ever, other pandemic trends also favor a microfulfillment solution. Here's what its early adopters have learned.

An enhanced digital shopping solution can get independents online in 4 weeks with e-commerce promotion, loyalty and media features, Inmar says.

Plant closings and consumer hoarding are snarling the meat supply chain in grocery stores. Should restaurants be worried?

COVID-19 is taking a huge toll on travel and hotel occupancy.

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