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 COVID-19 Is Reshaping Tobacco Retailing

Coronavirus led to temporary factory shutdown, will likely move PMTA deadline

SFA Cancels Annual Summer Fancy Food Show

The association’s 66th annual show, scheduled for June 28-30 in New York, has been canceled due to coronavirus concerns.

High margin no cure for retailers

It's a matter of life and death, says the UFCW, which is launching a new #ShopSmart campaign to encourage customers to protect America's food and grocery workers and the nation's food supply.

Additional closings and a sale of the company could follow, according to court documents.

With dining rooms shuttered due to the coronavirus, some brands have created downloadable backdrops for video conference calls.

Some in the restaurant industry are calling for a government-mandated cap on third-party delivery commissions.

C-store sales of cannabidiol products have fallen due to statewide lockdowns

Walmart facilities in some regions hard-hit by the pandemic are closing for third-party sanitization, but worker illnesses mirror national figures, CEO Doug McMillon says.

New Jersey stores also setting aside time for high-risk shoppers

The coronavirus interrupted great quarters for several chains, making a year of growth into one of financial rescue, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Tobacco, nicotine manufacturers looking at 120-day reprieve from FDA deadline during coronavirus emergency

New data explores how consumers’ eating and shopping habits are likely to change because of the virus.

C-store suppliers who are giving back include Mondelez, Hershey, Mars, more

Introduction of new products at Circle K and Yesway leads CSP’s cannabidiol news through March

Beer company is also making hand sanitizer for the American Red Cross amid COVID-19 crisis

The supermarket chain invites jobless foodservice staff to join its teams.

Changes are needed in the current programs to avoid further devastation of the industry, the National Restaurant Association told congressional leaders. Those adjustments would be in addition to billions more in aid.

Yum Brands chains will also take workers’ temperatures and have them wear gloves as part of the company’s evolving response to the coronavirus.

The store was temporarily closed and its employees shifted to other stores amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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