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.


How a hospital is providing for staff while preparing for crisis

UC Irvine Medical Center is still “waiting for our surge,” but the dining team has found ways to step up service in the meantime.

Operations

Georgia restaurants are allowed to open: Now what?

Operators in the state can start reopening their dining rooms this week, but not everybody is rushing to do so.

Retail rivals have partnered to provide food assistance to Pennsylvania communities

Supermarkets have largely stabilized at an elevated sales level, and executives see a return to fully stocked stores shortly, as well as more normal operating hours.

The fast-casual chain is adding pop-up drive-thrus and seeing success with bulk preorders of its chicken salad.

With dining rooms set to reopen in both states Monday, operators have been given new protocols for operating safely.

Presentations review 2019, look toward business after pandemic

The pandemic provides a second chance for many solution providers to stand and deliver mature solutions, the author says.

Skupos data update from the week of April 17

As states allow dining rooms to reopen, operators face haphazard regulations, an economic recession, health concerns and major risks.

Read CSP’s full interview with Global Partners’ executive team as they discuss COVID-19

COVID-19’s surging demand for digital options, including click-and-collect and delivery, is creating a historic moment in the grocery world. Now what?

The retailer's overall sales have climbed in its first quarter behind online and food, but expenses and declines in categories such as apparel will ding profits.

Instacart is looking for 250,000 workers in high-demand markets, H-E-B has launched 2-hour essentials, and help is wanted at Giant and Woodman's.

Chain-shaming has taken on a life of its own, even as Congress adds more funding. But anger should focus on the program’s design, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

The establishments will be added to a list of institutions and residential care facilities where the coronavirus has been detected.

Steep drop in oil prices drives earnings despite demand destruction

Processing plants have become a hotbed of COVID-19 cases, and companies are playing a game of chess between worker safety and the food supply.

Several grocery chains are finding new roles for sidelined chefs to meet demand for meals at home.

Company prioritizes key brands, adjusts e-commerce

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