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Rutter’s Plans to Open 50 New Locations

The Pennsylvania-based retailer will expand outside its current markets, including adding stores in Delaware and Virginia.

2 years 2 months ago

7-Eleven Tests Robotic Delivery Service in Los Angeles

Serve Robotics’ fleet of autonomous robots makes short-distance deliveries for a $2.99 fee.

2 years 2 months ago

FDA Wants a New Regulatory Process for CBD

The pathway aims to balance consumer access and regulatory oversight, according to the agency.

2 years 2 months ago

Blarney Castle Oil Co. Acquires Alpena Oil Co.

Alpena operates 14 convenience stores, six full-service grocery stores and a cardlock.

2 years 2 months ago

FDA Authorizes 3 Marlboro HeatSticks Products

The new products are comparable to HeatSticks authorized in 2019.

2 years 2 months ago

Chipotle to Hire 15,000 Additional Workers

The restaurant chain is highlighting career progression to draw in applicants ahead of ‘burrito season.’

2 years 2 months ago

Small Businesses Fuel Booming Labor Market

Continued hiring challenges may mean more Fed interest rate increases to rein in inflation.

2 years 2 months ago

Valentine’s Day Spending Expected to Reach $26 Billion

Consumers are increasing their spend on the romantic holiday this year.

2 years 2 months ago

ExxonMobil Opens Texas Chemical Recycling Plant

The facility has processed 15 million pounds of material so far, and similar facilities are on the way.

2 years 2 months ago

CPG Makers, Retailers Misalign on Pricing

Nearly half of surveyed manufacturers plan to lift prices this year, yet 90% of retailers expect fewer markups.

2 years 2 months ago

Crank Up the Volume on the Convenience Industry

NACS Convenience Matters podcast gives listeners the latest on the industry each week in 25 minutes or less.

2 years 2 months ago

8 C-Stores Earn Acclaim for Phenomenal Foodservice

From subs and ice cream to barbecue and lattes, convenience stores feed America.

2 years 2 months ago

FDA Issues MDOs for 2 Menthol Vuse Products

R.J. Reynolds plans to seek a stay of enforcement to challenge the agency’s decision.

2 years 2 months ago

Wawa May Venture Into New Store Format

The retailer’s CEO outlined plans for “Wawa on steroids” in its new and existing markets.

2 years 2 months ago

Sheetz Lowers DEF Price to 99 Cents a Gallon

The retailer has been offering gas discounts on select products intermittently since last summer.

2 years 2 months ago

How to Invest in Your Store Leaders

The NACS Leadership for Success program brings together new and emerging leaders to learn and enhance their leadership skills.

2 years 2 months ago

Coca-Cola Launches Simply Mixology Mocktail and Cocktail Mixer

Several intersecting consumer trends, including Dry January, inspired the new beverages.

2 years 2 months ago

Walmart Raises Starting Pay for U.S. Employees

With workers in short supply, the increase will bring the retailer’s average hourly pay to over $17.50.

2 years 2 months ago

C-Stores Are Serious Food and Beverage Players

Foodservice at convenience stores directly competes with QSRs, and gas, groceries and more give the c-store channel an edge.

2 years 2 months ago

Here’s How to Nail Your Coffee and Tea Beverage Program

It’s all about the unique offerings you can give customers to make you a beverage destination.

2 years 2 months ago