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Amazon Packages Are Arriving Faster

The speedier delivery times are thanks to an overhaul of the company’s logistics network.

2 years ago

Wawa Begins Construction on First Store in North Carolina

The convenience retailer aims to roughly double its store count by 2030.

2 years ago

Sweetgreen Opens Automated Location

The store uses the chain’s new technology called Infinite Kitchen.

2 years ago

Pilot Company Celebrates Military Appreciation Month

The company is making a $100,000 donation to Hire Heroes and offering military discounts.

2 years ago

United Pacific Buys Boyett Petroleum’s 10 C-Stores

In a separate transaction, Boyett acquired United Pacific’s wholesale fuels distribution business.

2 years ago

Amazon Looks to Up Its Physical Grocery Store Presence

Having more brick-and-mortar stores will allow the online giant to up its game in the grocery industry.

2 years ago

Reynolds Sues California Officials to Protect Non-Menthol Products

The lawsuit, filed in California state court, seeks declaratory and injunctive relief.

2 years ago

Love’s Donates $1 Million to Local Zoo

The travel stop chain is sponsoring a historic pachyderm building.

2 years ago

Inflation Cooled to 4.9% in April

The lower CPI reading could further prompt the Fed to stop interest-rate hikes.

2 years ago

Wendy’s Uses AI to Power Drive-Thru Ordering

A Columbus, Ohio location will pilot the technology, and use will be expanded if the test proves successful.

2 years ago

Convenience Stores Offer Package Delivery Discounts and Grow Traffic

In Korea, customers are embracing the benefits of lower prices by picking up packages at c-stores.

2 years ago

The Important Role Food Safety Plays in C-Stores

“Food safety culture is the idea that everybody practices, believes and wholeheartedly understands what makes food safe and how to keep food safe.”

2 years ago

Panera Offers 2 Free Months of Unlimited Sips Subscription

NBA player Kyle Kuzuma has partnered with Panera to promote the program.

2 years ago

Stinker Stores Pilot Customer Feedback Devices

The test will allow the c-store chain to offer different feedback options and improve customer experiences and compare results across stores.

2 years ago

Remote Work Has Retailers Moving to the ’Burbs

Available downtown retail space is greater than available suburban retail space—a first since at least 2013.

2 years ago

Used Vehicle Prices Dipped Last Month

This is the first drop in prices this year for used vehicles, and prices are still historically high.

2 years ago

Add Flavor and Value

Diving into food ingredients can help c-stores create great products—and better margins.

2 years ago

Sheetz Giving One Customer Free Gas for Life

The retailer is running a sweepstakes that will allow a My Sheetz Rewardz member endless fill-ups.

2 years ago

Hershey Named No. 3 on DiversityInc's 'Top 50 Companies for Diversity' List

This is the fifth-consecutive year DiversityInc has recognized Hershey's commitments to DEI.

2 years ago

Physical Retail in Asia Pacific Remains Strong

More than 71% of retailers in the region plan to expand or add new stores in 2023.

2 years ago