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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.

1 year 10 months ago

NACS Recognizes 3 European Convenience Retailers

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

1 year 10 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 10 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 10 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 10 months ago

7-Eleven Launches New Wing Flavor and Promo

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

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

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

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.

1 year 10 months ago

DoorDash Offers Deals This Summer

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

1 year 10 months ago

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.

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

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.

1 year 10 months 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.

1 year 10 months ago

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.

1 year 10 months ago

SNAP Shoppers Up 17% at C-Stores

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

1 year 10 months ago