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.


Gallup, N.M., Bans Alcohol Sales in C-Stores

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

Salty Snacks Demonstrate Strong Growth During COVID-19 Outbreak

Cowen, Nielsen highlight category sales growth

The White House’s plan for restarting the economy calls for reactivating dine-in service in three phases, with safety checks before each.

Providing one meal for every item purchased at its c-stores

The university foodservice team is prepping hundreds of these meals each week.

The coffee giant plans to open with modified operations and safety measures as it shifts to a new phase in its coronavirus response.

Smithfield says raw materials from a shutdown facility in South Dakota is triggering additional closures.

Several operators have confirmed a sales increase coinciding with the arrival of federal help, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Well into the coronavirus outbreak and extended stay-at-home orders, the industry continues to lend a hand to their communities and throughout the country.

As people settled in, two categories emerged as c-store priorities, SOI speaker says

The University of Arkansas for Medical Science’s Stocked & Reddie food pantry has hit the road to help provide food and supplies.

None of the Outback parent’s 90,000 employees have been laid off because of the COVID-19 crisis. Comps are down 31%.

Mastercard allows direct deposit instead of check by mail

The two local brands have teamed up, with the retailer offering the restaurant’s food to consumers and employment to its staff.

The SBA says it has stopped accepting PPP applications. Restaurants that applied for the agency’s other COVID-19-related relief loans will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Chain joins Kum & Go in providing service during COVID-19 pandemic

One restaurateur’s frustrating experience applying for the SBA program.

The fast-casual chain faced financial problems before the pandemic hit the U.S., according to media reports.

The grocer will become a pickup location for the shoe warehouse. The company’s c-store also now offers full-service fueling.

But the fast-food chain’s same-store sales are down 17% over the past five weeks as it takes steps to help its franchisees.

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