Coronavirus: Industry Impact 2021

Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store

• Stater Bros. Holdings Inc. announced it is now offering online ordering and fulfillment options for customers in all areas.

• The Fresh Grocer has recently launched a new digital storefront.

Retail

• Designer Brands Inc. announced it is piloting self-checkout stands in stores.

• Five Below Inc. is now offering Instacart delivery of digital orders at 1,100 locations.

• The Home Depot Inc. announced that it has launched new “Rent Online, Pick-up In Store” technology at its 1,300 rental locations.

• Office Depot Inc. is now offering 30-minute in-store and curbside pickup at its stores nationwide.

Restaurant

• Domino’s Pizza has launched a two-minute car side delivery guarantee for customers. Carside delivery gained popularity last year during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Jack in the Box has released new information on their take out only prototype. The new store design would be drive-thru only with lanes dedicated to traditional drive-thru and others for online pickup and third-party delivery.

• Krystal has announced a new prototype that will be built in Atlanta, GA. The new restaurant will focus on a more efficient drive-thru and pickup and take out elements that have become more popular during the COVID-19 pandemic.