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

Restaurants press Congress for $240B in industry-specific aid

The grants would be part of the National Restaurant Association’s Blueprint for Recovery, a direct-payment program that would be in addition to restarting the Paycheck Protection Program.

Operations

Surge in Olive Garden’s to-go volume holds unit sales slide to 44.8%

The Darden Restaurants chain is now generating takeout and delivery sales at an annualized rate of $2.8 million per store.

Cowen, Nielsen provide nonalcohol sales update for all markets

When they reopen, sports and entertainment venues must hit the reset button and adapt to the new normal.

The company said it is furloughing corporate employees but did not reveal how many.

Move affects both field and corporate employees

Buoyed by a 41.2% gain in meat, total perimeter store sales increased 15.8% through April 5 vs. same week last year.

More chains and independents are bringing orders to the curb. The service could stick around.

Store experts are now taking their in-person demonstrations online to help customers learn while relieving boredom.

Delivery has surged since the shutdown, but price concerns, regulatory moves and operators’ own adjustments suggest it will look a lot different once life returns to normal.

Experts from StoreMasters share observations and advice to help retailers navigate and plan for the next generation of complexities in a reordered grocery world.

Independent operators surveyed by the James Beard Foundation said they’d laid off 91% of their hourly workers, and just 1 in 5 expects to remain open for the duration of the government-mandated dine-in shutdown.

Altria announces Willard’s decision as he recovers from COVID-19

The fast casual has $112 million in cash and is currently burning through about $1.5 million per week.

The coronavirus pandemic created a sudden spike in demand on certain products, and retailers are cautioned to hold prices steady.

Operators say the process was an ordeal, and the terms may yield less assistance than was intended.

Diesel sales plunge on retail and restaurant closings, as c-store sales moderate

The organizations are helping schools get in contact with distributors and processors for produce that can be included in grab-and-go meals.

City, county measures to curb COVID-19 spread among homeless will remain in place until governor revokes state of emergency

Cowen, Nielsen highlight category sales growth

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