CDC report that dining out risks COVID-19 transmission based on 'false assumptions': industry
The CDC's recent report that dining out poses a risk for COVID-19 transmission has set off a clash with the flailing industry. Many restaurant owners and coalitions are refuting the claims based on "false assumptions."
Costco's boozy Advent calendar is back
The retailer's wine-fueled Advent calendar was spotted at a store in Paradise Valley, Ariz. this week.
Grocery spending up 6% during coronavirus, despite shoppers' less frequent trips to the store
We're shopping less frequently but buying more.
Yelp finds 60% of coronavirus-driven business closures permanent, with restaurants hardest hit
Yelp finds businesses across the U.S. continue to close for good during coronavirus pandemic.
NJ bar to sue over indoor dining restrictions: The magic number is 50% capacity 'at a very minimum'
The magic number to break-even is “50%” capacity “at a very minimum,” the owner of a New Jersey sports bar, who is planning to sue Gov. Phil Murphy over indoor dining restrictions, said on Thursday.
NYC restaurants can add 10% ‘COVID-19 Recovery Charge’ to customers’ bills
The New York City Council passed a law that allowed restaurants to add a 10 percent charge on customers’ bill in order to provide some relief in the wake of the pandemic.
Dave and Buster's eye bankruptcy
The prognosis for Dave & Buster’s Entertainment Inc., a chain of entertainment centers that offer food, drinks and arcade games, looked increasingly dire this week as the coronavirus economy took a massive bite out of revenue and the company looked to lay off hundreds of workers.
How Ben & Jerry’s in NYC’s heaviest tourist areas is finding new lifelines
How Ben & Jerry's shop owners in two of NYC's most popular tourist locations are finding new ways to reach customers through delivery and ghost kitchens.
Exclusive Sonoma Valley wineries embrace discount pricing during COVID-19 pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic is forcing the wine industry to alter their business models and disrupt a 150-year-old supply chain.
Bankrupt Chuck E. Cheese moves to destroy 7 billion prize tickets
Charles the mouse mascot probably isn’t too happy about this.
Yuengling partners with Molson Coors to expand beer nationwide
America's oldest operating brewer, Yuengling & Son, is expanding nationwide.
Kraft Heinz to sell part of cheese business for $3.2 Billion
Kraft Heinz said Tuesday that it had reached a deal to sell its U.S. natural-cheese business and a mix of other cheese brands in North America and internationally to France’s Groupe Lactalis SA for $3.2 billion.
Shake Shack faces challenge from strict NYC indoor dining rules: CEO
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo enacted a host of guidelines that restaurants must follow when indoor dining resumes on Sept. 30.
Popeyes' Ghost Pepper Wings return to its menu for a limited time
Popeyes brought back its Ghost Pepper Wings to the menu last week, according to social media.
Beyond Meat selling plant-based meatballs at grocery stores
The faux meatballs are seasoned with a blend of Italian spices and come pre-rolled and ready to cook.
Oreo releases 'first-ever' gingerbread-flavored cookie for holiday season
Oreo is getting a jump start on this holiday season.
Aldi's Advent calendars return with hard seltzer, wine, cheese and beer varieties
Some of the chain's upcoming advent calendars are dropping as early as Nov. 4,
Idaho McDonald's franchisee fined $50G for child labor law violations at 11 locations
Darmody Enterprises L.T.D., the owner and operator of the nearly a dozen restaurants in question, allegedly defied labor laws in the manner through which it allowed 14- and 15-year-old employees to work at the locations.
Iconic New York bagel company pivots business model to ship bagels across the globe
How Bagel Boss pivoted and rebooted a shelved idea to keep its employees and increase profits during the coronavirus pandemic.
Reopening indoor dining at 25% capacity ‘just doesn’t work’: New Jersey Business & Industry Association president
New Jersey Business & Industry Association President Michelle Siekerka argued that reopening indoor dining at a quarter capacity is keeping the industry and small businesses at risk.



















