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Thorntons Opens 20th Nashville Location

In honor of the opening, the c-store is donating funds to a local food bank.

1 year 9 months ago

Grubhub Partners With Homewood Suites for Off-Site Dining

Hotel guests will be able to order from c-stores and restaurants on Grubhub via geolocation and QR codes.

1 year 9 months ago

QuikTrip and Atlanta Hawks Form Landmark Partnership

The retailer and the NBA’s Hawks will focus on community initiatives.

1 year 9 months ago

Taco Bell Tests Vegan Crunchwrap

The menu item took years to create and is available in cities with “notable vegan populations.”

1 year 9 months ago

Is Slower EV Charging the Next EV Trend?

Fast chargers are expensive, so slower chargers could become more widespread.

1 year 9 months ago

Merchants Welcome Reintroduced Swipe Fee Legislation

Credit and debit card swipe fees have doubled over the past decade.

1 year 9 months ago

NACS Informs FTC on Franchise Agreements and Business Practices

The FTC requested this information from members of the public in early March.

1 year 9 months ago

Kum & Go Expands Partnership With Specialty Coffee Brand BLK & Bold

The Midwestern c-store is increasing access to premium on-the-go coffee in over 300 convenience stores.

1 year 9 months ago

Royal Farms Celebrates 65-Year Employee

Jennie Enos has seen the company grow from a dairy to a convenience store and will continue to serve.

1 year 9 months ago

Wawa to Honor 25 Virginian Volunteers

Each of the volunteers will be honored with a $1,000 nonprofit contribution in their name.

1 year 9 months ago

Coca-Cola’s New Creations Flavor Is Aimed at Gamers

Coca-Cola Ultimate is a collaboration with Riot Games, which publishes League of Legends.

1 year 9 months ago

The Wills Group Gives Back at Local Food Bank

The popular PTO volunteer policy at the Wills Group gives time to communities.

1 year 9 months ago

Swipe Fee Legislation Introduced in Congress

Both the Senate and House dropped bills to address swipe fees by bringing competition to a broken market.

1 year 9 months ago

ARKO Completes Acquisition of WTG Fuels Assets

The company was also named to the 2023 Fortune 500 list for the second consecutive year.

1 year 9 months ago

Transportation Energy Institute Releases Consumer Survey Report

The report provides valuable insight into consumer lifestyle and purchasing mindset.

1 year 9 months ago

These Are the Top CPG Products of 2022

Circana: Manufacturers and retailers that prioritize innovation are more likely to drive sales and foster loyalty.

1 year 9 months ago

Ferrero Wants Kinder Chocolate to Be a Staple in the U.S.

The company sees Kinder as a $1 billion business in America—the largest chocolate consumer in the world.

1 year 9 months ago

Popeyes Blackened Chicken Sandwich Is Here to Stay

The breading-free sandwich is now a permanent menu item.

1 year 9 months ago

Stryve Grows Presence in C-Stores

The snack company “aims to be at the forefront of the growing demand for healthy, on-the-go snack options.”

1 year 9 months ago

Starbucks Expands Olive-Oil-Infused Drinks to Additional Locations

The Oleato line will be available in a third of Starbucks’ company-owned U.S. stores.

1 year 9 months ago