Dalton Barker
Crain's Chicago Business
Chicago, IL, United States
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Why frozen-food specialist Conagra isn't winning as consumers stuff freezers
Premium offerings are losing out to pizza during the pandemic. The results expose a possible weakness in Conagra's strategy of updating old-line brands. → Read More
Will boutique gyms survive the new reality?
The industry experienced a meteoric rise the past few years. But will people flock to them again once stay-home orders lift or stick with their home workouts? → Read More
Naf Naf names its first franchisee CEO
The fast-casual Middle Eastern restaurant’s new chief, Greg Willman, is an industry veteran and early developer of Qdoba Mexican Grill. → Read More
Your favorite cocktail may soon be ready for delivery or pickup
A bill passed by the Legislature last week means Illinois could join 34 other states in allowing cocktails and mixed drinks to go. → Read More
WBEZ names Andi McDaniel new CEO
Chicago’s local public radio station's new head is an industry veteran known for her fundraising and creative prowess. → Read More
Read McD's get-ready-to-reopen guidelines for restaurant operators
The rules include cleaning restrooms every 30 minutes and digital ordering kiosks after each customer. → Read More
Farm delivery services are the quarantine era's hottest commodity
As the food supply chain struggles to overcome COVID-19 outbreaks, Illinois farmers are bypassing farmers markets and selling direct to consumers. → Read More
Clif Bar names former Tyson, Hillshire exec its new CEO
Sally Grimes takes over June 1 at the company, best known for its protein and energy bars. → Read More
Why rivals might wish they were Oscar Mayer
Kraft Heinz's meat unit has so far avoided the virus outbreaks that have shut down competitors. → Read More
WBEZ host Jenn White departs for D.C. gig
Host of "Reset," the WBEZ veteran is leaving for a nationally syndicated public radio show. → Read More
Cars.com cuts 170 workers
The CEO of the Chicago-based e-commerce company says the pandemic is having a severe impact on its business. → Read More
Few Chicago restaurant stars make the James Beard short list this year
Chicago earned just two finalist nods from the prestigious awards program, but dominated in a regional category. → Read More
Beauty battle shifts to Amazon's turf
The pandemic is hurting Ulta's department store challengers. It's also bringing the online retail giant to the forefront. → Read More
True Value overhauls leadership with new CEO
As Chris Kempa takes over the Chicago-based hardware store co-operative, he'll have to maneuver a competitive landscape made more challenging by the pandemic's impact on retail. → Read More
Uber Eats launches virtual Chicago restaurant 'week'
The food delivery service came up with the event, involving 500 local restaurants, in an attempt to help the suffering industry → Read More
Why Jimmy John's is better prepared for slowdown than sub rivals
Chains that do more off-premise business—delivery and takeout—are suffering less than those that rely heavily on in-person dining. → Read More
Why Sears is so vulnerable to COVID-19
The battered chain has few defenses against a retail collapse. → Read More
Ulta delays Canadian expansion until 2021 due to COVID-19
The beauty retailer has closed all U.S. locations to prevent the virus from spreading and will also delay expansion north of the border. → Read More
The latest threat to newspapers' survival
COVID-19 is crushing the retail sector. Now the impact is being felt at community newspapers scrambling to survive. → Read More
For local restaurants, the shutdown is just the beginning
Some spots are better positioned than others to weather a coronavirus-fueled recession. → Read More