All Coronavirus News

Business Groups Seek Clarity on Face Masks
U.S. Chamber of Commerce, other trade organizations want consistent state and local guidelines.
Jul 09, 2020
Uber Adds Grocery Delivery to Service Offerings
U.S. rollout starts in Dallas and Miami this week.
Jul 09, 2020
Saving the Nation’s Salad Bars
Order-taking by humans and food-prep by robots may help.
Jul 09, 2020
Consumers Hesitate to Resume Leisure Activities
Restaurant dining, visiting malls and going to movie theatres rate different levels of concern.
Jul 09, 2020
Retailers Stress About Mask Enforcement
Employees are being hassled by customers not wearing face coverings despite state and local mandates. 
Jul 06, 2020
McDonald’s Halts Reopening Dine-In Options
As COVID-19 cases climb in several states, the chain has suspended opening more dining rooms. 
Jul 06, 2020
Consumer Shopping Habits Changed With COVID-19
Shoppers say pre-pandemic behaviors won’t return any time soon.
Jul 02, 2020
Consumers Want Contactless Commerce to Continue Post-Pandemic
Customers expect local businesses to keep tech-enabled communications and services in place.
Jul 01, 2020
UFCW Calls for Minimum $15 an Hour for Food Workers
The union also seeks uniform safety standards for food retailing and processing employees.
Jun 30, 2020
Fewer Product Options for Americans?
COVID-19 forced retailers to limit their selections, and that change may become permanent.
Jun 30, 2020
Retailers Mull the Future of Touchscreens
Extra cleaning can help ease germ worries, and new kiosks are in the works that limit touchpoints. 
Jun 29, 2020
In-Store Product Sampling Is Back
Prepackaged items behind plexiglass shields may become the post-pandemic norm.
Jun 29, 2020
Consumers Aim to Keep Cupboards Full
Shoppers are still stocking up on groceries to cook at home as the pandemic persists, survey finds.
Jun 29, 2020
QuikTrip Asks Customers for Change
Coins are scarce, so c-stores are putting out a call for pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters.
Jun 26, 2020
California Lottery Scratchers in Short Supply
COVID-19-related delays have slowed distribution of the popular tickets. 
Jun 26, 2020
Lawson Launches Self-Checkout Rewards
The c-store chain will give extra points to customers who use self-service kiosks to pay. 
Jun 26, 2020
QuikTrip Helps Distribute Chicken to Needy Families
C-store chain joins Tyson and community organizations to supply food during pandemic.
Jun 23, 2020
Coins Are in Short Supply
COVID-19 crimped currency circulation, and some retailers are struggling to make change.
Jun 22, 2020
Small Firms Struggle With Testing Staff for COVID-19
The cost, logistics of safety checks are challenging; meanwhile a new study says antibodies may be short-lived.
Jun 22, 2020
Yesway, Allsup’s Add Custom Masks to Store Uniform
Stores tell employees and customers that we’re “In This Together.”
Jun 18, 2020
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