Coronavirus: Industry Impact 2021

Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store

• 7-Eleven Inc. has expanded its Mobile Checkout contactless shopping feature to an additional 2,500 stores across the United States.

Retail

• Costco Wholesale Corp. announced it is eliminating its special operating hours, returning to pre-pandemic routines.

• Genoa Healthcare has provided more than 100,000 immunizations across 37 states, primarily to patients and staff at behavioral health centers and group homes, and plans to continue the service.

• Vera Bradley, Inc. reported that it plans to continue its in-person and virtual customer service and experience capabilities. First launched during the pandemic, customers can book time slots to shop in stores or virtually from home. They can also schedule curbside pickup.

• Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. reported it is now offering same-day delivery of prescription medications in nearly all store locations outside of California.

Restaurant

• Fuddruckers has been sold by Luby’s Inc. to newly formed Black Titan Franchise Systems for $18.5 million.

• Potbelly Corporation has made upgrades to their online ordering app that allows guests to easily re-order previously purchased items and they have added an entire catering menu.