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Labor shortage, masking and vaccine mandates imperiling US restaurant recovery

August 5, 2021 — New COVID-19-related vaccination and masking requirements at restaurants in some U.S. cities are raising concerns among restaurant groups and in the seafood industry.

New York City and San Francisco are now requiring citizens to wear masks indoors – including at restaurants – due to a rapid increase in COVID-19 cases, primarily sourced to the more virulent delta variant of the coronavirus. Customers at New York City restaurants and bars will also be required to show proof of vaccination before dining indoors.

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US grocery outlook bright, with Amazon set to overtake Walmart as largest retailer

May 3, 2021 — The outlook for United States retailers and grocers is strong, according to National Retail Federation (NRF) Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz.

As Americans get vaccinated against COVID-19, they are developing a more positive economic outlook, and they’re visits into physical stores are rising, according to Kleinhenz. As a result, the U.S. economy is on firm footing and could see its fastest growth in more than three decades.

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US retail sales forecast high on vaccine, economic indicators

February 24, 2021 — U.S. retail sales are expected to continue to grow this year, according to a new estimate from the National Retail Federation (NRF).

Overall retail sales will rise between 6.5 percent and 8.2 percent to more than USD 4.33 trillion (EUR 3.5 trillion) in 2021 as COVID-19 vaccinations increase and the economy reopens, the NRF said in its 2021 forecast.

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