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ALDI Launches Virtual Convenience Store

ALDI Express is powered by Instacart and offers shoppers convenience items in as fast as 30 minutes.

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NACS Recognizes 3 European Convenience Retailers

Awards were given to c-store leaders in overall excellence, sustainability and technology.

13 hours 57 minutes ago

Tobacco Manufacturers Announce Updates to Settlement With Justice Department

The tobacco companies’ agreement requires signs to be posted at participating retail locations for 24 months.

13 hours 57 minutes ago

Walmart Looks to Reduce Packaging Waste

The retailer will transition to paper-bag mailers and offer waste-reducing options for pickup and delivery orders.

13 hours 57 minutes ago

Panda Express Launches Points-Based Loyalty Program

Customers are able to choose their reward from multiple options, giving the program a more personalized feel.

13 hours 57 minutes ago

7-Eleven Launches New Wing Flavor and Promo

Glazed BBQ Classic Wings join 7-Eleven’s chicken wing offerings.

13 hours 57 minutes ago

NACS Presses FDA Again to Release Names of Denied ENDS Products

The association asks the agency to provide transparency for retailers in its PMTA decisions.

1 day 13 hours ago

Ford, Tesla Charging Deal Puts Pressure on CCS Port

Access to fast-chargers is considered crucial to EV adoption.

1 day 13 hours ago

Mars Tests Paper-Packaged Mars Bars in UK

The pilot will take place at Tesco stores.

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Chester’s Chicken Relaunches Its Fried Chicken Sandwich

The chain introduced its original fried chicken sandwich in 2019 at the onset of the “chicken sandwich wars.”

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FastLane C-Stores Launch App-Based Subscription Car and Truck Wash Program

Subscription programs help c-store retailers build customer loyalty and develop recurring revenue.

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Will Consumers Hold Back on Dining Out This Summer?

Inflation and the economy are still top of mind for consumers.

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Asda to Acquire EG Group’s UK and Ireland Business

This transaction will accelerate Asda’s strategic growth plans in convenience, omni-channel retail and foodservice.

2 days 13 hours ago

FTC Finalizes Consent Order on Mastercard Anticompetitive Debit Card Practices

The card firm illegally blocked retailers’ ability to route e-commerce debit card transactions over competing networks.

2 days 13 hours ago

Chick-fil-A, McDonald’s Use Geofencing to Speed Up Mobile Ordering

Both restaurants are tracking mobile customers, and Chick-fil-A is adding a wait-time estimator for orders.

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Six Flags Pilots Amazon’s Just Walk Out Tech

Coca-Cola, a partner in the launch, hopes that customers will spend more money because of speedier transactions.

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DoorDash Offers Deals This Summer

DashPass customers can enjoy promos from convenience stores, restaurants and retailers over the next two months.

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65% of Consumers Are Worried About Rising Gas Prices

A survey finds that over three-quarters of respondents think inflation will increase in the next few months.

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Americans Want New Snacks This Summer

Almost 75% of people said that road trips are a chance to enjoy offerings they've never tried before.

3 days 13 hours ago

SNAP Shoppers Up 17% at C-Stores

Consumers using the SNAP program are shifting to smaller-format retailers overall.

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