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Dollar General to Invest $100 Million in Labor

Chain opens 19,000th store and its first outlet in Mexico.

1 year 9 months ago

Yesway to Mine Loyalty Program Data in Real Time

The retailer aims to increase its share of customers’ wallets.

1 year 9 months ago

Appeals Court Upholds Monetary Settlement in Swipe Fee Case

Retailers had raised concerns about oil brands, franchisors.

1 year 9 months ago

Inflation Hits the Chick-fil-A Customer Rewards Program

Chicken chain joins trend of increasing the points required to earn freebies.

1 year 9 months ago

EV Autos Lose Their Luster for Owners Using Home Chargers

Survey says improving the EV ownership experience should be a major goal.

1 year 9 months ago

2023 Easter Spending Expected to Hit $24 Billion

Sales of bunnies, baskets and colored eggs will break past records.

1 year 9 months ago

SNAP Cuts, Lower Tax Refunds May Curtail Sales at Discount Chains

Executives warn that core shoppers may be feeling squeezed.

1 year 9 months ago

New Starbucks CEO Officially Steps Into Role

Laxman Narasimhan took over the lead role at the coffee giant two weeks earlier than planned.

1 year 9 months ago

Elevate Data Into Insights

As c-store retailers strive to become “data-driven,” understanding the difference between data, information and insights is imperative.

1 year 9 months ago

California City Rethinking Part of Gas Station Ban

Planning commission seeks to amend a section that addresses construction at existing sites.

1 year 9 months ago

Is There a Market for Snacks That Help You Sleep?

Pepsi, Nestle and Post are among the companies that have competed in the space.

1 year 9 months ago

Yesway Appoints Chief Real Estate Officer

Thomas W. Brown takes the newly created position.

1 year 9 months ago

Rutter’s Children’s Charities Brings Back $50,000 Youth Sports Giveaway

100 teams will each receive $500.

1 year 9 months ago

New Buc-ee’s Runs Into Regulatory Hurdles in Louisiana

A traffic study must be completed and government funds approved.

1 year 9 months ago

Texas Legislation Would Expand RTD Spirit Sales

Currently the state limits sales to liquor stores and prohibits off-premises Sunday sales.

1 year 9 months ago

Sheetz Drops Gas Prices Until March 24

The promotion is tied to St. Patrick’s Day.

1 year 9 months ago

Proposed Bill Banning Some Popular Candies Debated in California

The push would ban additives that are widely used across a range of products.

1 year 9 months ago

Kroger Dives Into Self-Driving Trucks for Delivery

Gatik’s medium-duty trucks will transport groceries from fulfillment centers to retail locations.

1 year 9 months ago

Seagram’s Escapes Launches 7.5 oz. Can

Six flavors are available in the smaller size, which is meant to incentivize trial.

1 year 9 months ago

7-Eleven Launches EV Charging Network

7Charge aims to be “one of the largest and most compatible fast-charging networks of any retailer.”

1 year 9 months ago