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The Wills Group Celebrates Pride Month at the Capital Pride Festival

Festival attendees can register for a chance to win a $500 Dash In gift card.

1 year 9 months ago

Dollar General Profit Cuts Could Signal Economic Red Flag

The retailer’s customers have been caught off guard by reduced tax refunds and SNAP benefits.

1 year 9 months ago

May Jobs Report Was Stronger Than Expected

Wages have increased 4.3% on an annual basis, and the average workweek fell to 34.3 hours.

1 year 9 months ago

Ford, Uber Pilot Flexible EV Lease Option for Rideshare Drivers

The option allows drivers to lease a Mustang Mach-E for between one and four months.

1 year 9 months ago

FDA Warns 30 Retailers About Selling Puff and Hyde Brand E-Cigarettes

The action is part of a ‘blitz’ to crack down on unauthorized products.

1 year 9 months ago

Traffic Building Brews

Beer continues to attract customers into c-stores as category sales hover near their pandemic peak.

1 year 9 months ago

MAPCO to Sponsor Huntsville City Football Club

MAPCO and the club will work with community organizations to surprise local youth with tickets.

1 year 9 months ago

ALDI Launches Virtual Convenience Store

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

1 year 9 months ago

NACS Recognizes 3 European Convenience Retailers

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

1 year 9 months 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.

1 year 9 months 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.

1 year 9 months 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.

1 year 9 months ago

7-Eleven Launches New Wing Flavor and Promo

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

1 year 9 months ago

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.

1 year 10 months ago

Will Consumers Hold Back on Dining Out This Summer?

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

1 year 10 months 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 year 10 months ago

Ford, Tesla Charging Deal Puts Pressure on CCS Port

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

1 year 10 months ago

Mars Tests Paper-Packaged Mars Bars in UK

The pilot will take place at Tesco stores.

1 year 10 months ago

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.”

1 year 10 months ago

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.

1 year 10 months ago