Anne D'Innocenzio

AP Business Writers

In this March 4, 2020 file photo, shelves where disinfectant wipes and sprays are usually displayed sit empty in a pharmacy in Providence, RI as confirmed cases of the coronavirus rise in the US. Legions of nervous hoarders are stocking up on canned goods, frozen dinners, toilet paper, and cleaning products. Such hoarding that's expected to last for weeks has created big challenges for discounters and grocery stores as well as food delivery services.

Spreading Virus Brings Fears, Stockpiling

Stockpiling is expected to last for weeks, resulting in a boon for discounters and grocery stores as well as food delivery services, while also introducing logistical headaches.

Target Launching Food Private Label

Good & Gather will expand to 2,000 products by late next year, with products ranging from pastas and meat to milk and eggs.

7-Eleven Begins Public Space Food Delivery

The delivery service is the latest move ramping up convenience for shoppers who are shifting more of their buying online.

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Sanders Urges Walmart to Pay More

He lambasted Walmart leaders including its CEO on Wednesday for paying workers what he believes are "starvation wages."

Food Stamps and Online Shopping

Amazon and Walmart are now accepting food stamps for online grocery purchases.

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Hostess Releases Deep-Fried Twinkie

The cream-filled snack is the result of a yearlong collaboration between Hostess and Wal-Mart, as both companies look to spark food sales with innovative products.

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Wal-Mart to Buy Jet.com

Though it only launched in 2015, Jet.com had expected to reach overall profitability in 2020 and to hit $20 billion in general merchandise value with 15 million customers.