COVID-19
Business Matters – McDonald’s issues guidance for reopening
Associate Professor Miguel Gómez discusses current efforts to save Britain’s cheese industry from collapsing under the weight of COVID-19.
The Rundown: News highlights from the week of May 11
A concise collection of recent expert perspectives from Cornell SC Johnson College of Business faculty on COVID-19’s impact on business, hospitality, and the economy.
What do April’s dismal retail sales mean for chains filing Chapter 11?
Randy Allen, senior lecturer of management and strategy, discusses the new reality COVID-19 is creating around the retail and apparel industry.
What will hotel visits be like? Here’s your room-by-room look at the future
SHA Dean Kate Walsh says hotels face big challenges, including maintaining a welcoming atmosphere while staff practice social distancing.
As meat-processing factories struggle to reopen, govt. documents warn of shortages
Associate Professor Miguel Gómez says there should be organized efforts to help ensure a stable food supply chain that are disrupted by the pandemic.
Digital check-in, limited buffets and lots of sanitizer: What a hotel stay looks like amid coronavirus
Professor Linda Canina discusses how hotels are adapting to the COVID-19 pandemic and modifying the guest experience.
Hotels vs. Airbnb: Has Covid-19 disrupted the disrupter?
Professor Chekitan Dev believes the hotel industry’s recovery begins with it being as lenient as possible, with refunds and more incentives to book.
Save British Cheese boxes boost sales for suffering businesses
Associate Professor Miguel Gómez says the COVID-19 crisis could place greater emphasis on direct-to-consumer food sales from smaller producers.
Modi the reformer reappears as coronavirus hits India’s economy
Professor Eswar Prasad discusses India’s leader, Narendra Modi, and how the COVID-19 pandemic could impact his running of the country.