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NACS Show Education Sessions Available on Demand

Thirty-eight sessions covering topics in convenience retailing are now ready for viewing.

2 years 5 months ago

Frito-Lay Launches New Employee Value Proposition

“We are going Places” is meant to inspire a 66,000-member strong North American workforce.

2 years 5 months ago

C-Stores, Grocery Stores Fill Need for Third Spaces

Experts say the future of the food store is a community hub, focused on local products and socializing.

2 years 5 months ago

The Alcohol Market Could Have a New No. 1—Spirits

Beer is currently the market leader, but RTD cocktails are helping spirits take gains.

2 years 5 months ago

Hershey’s Growth Is a Sweet and Salty Story

The confectioner has focused on North American sweets and salty snacks—unconventional moves that have paid off.

2 years 5 months ago

How 1 Virginia C-Store Made a Go of Fresh Food

Little’s Restaurant and Convenience Store pivoted to fresh foodservice more than 40 years ago.

2 years 5 months ago

Love’s Honors Veterans

Rutter’s launches $100,000 for the Holidays giveaway; TXB donates $10,000 to a Texas nonprofit.

2 years 5 months ago

C-Stores Offer Spooky-Good Deals on Pizza

Halloween is a top day for pizza sales.

2 years 5 months ago

Cashier-Free Tech Startup Raises $100 Million to Expand Services

Trigo’s technology can transform legacy grocery stores into autonomous markets.

2 years 5 months ago

Aldi Tests Online Grocery Platform With 1-Hour Delivery

The grocer is partnering with a German e-commerce company, moving beyond Instacart.

2 years 5 months ago

Walmart Goes High-Tech in Distribution Center Upgrade

AI-powered robotics and automation will help the big-box giant streamline regional distribution centers.

2 years 5 months ago

Lines Between C-Stores and QSRs Blur

Or they’re nonexistent, as c-stores up the ante on delivering quality food and convenience.

2 years 5 months ago

U.S. Diesel Stockpiles Are Shrinking Fast

The last time inventories were this low was 1982; fuel haulers in South Dakota get relief from HOS rules.

2 years 5 months ago

Enmarket, Make-A-Wish Georgia Fulfill Disney Trip Wish

Also, Wawa announced its first-ever college athletics sponsorship of four Florida universities.

2 years 5 months ago

Why Gas Prices Directly Impact Consumer Sentiment

When they pay more for a fill-up, consumers sour on the economy and the nation’s direction.

2 years 5 months ago

How to Appear in Digital Search Results

97% of consumers rely on digital searches to find a business or a service, and NACS found that the industry’s digital search presence was lagging.

2 years 5 months ago

Gain a Clear Snapshot of Industry Compensation and Benefits

Participate in the NACS Compensation Survey to help fuel an essential industry report.

2 years 5 months ago

White House Awards $1 Billion for Clean School Buses

More than 380 school districts in high-need areas will receive the mostly electric vehicles.

2 years 5 months ago

Beyond Meat Launches Steak Option in Kroger, Walmart

Taco Bell also is testing the faux beef, while other brands are using Beyond products as plant-based menu options.

2 years 5 months ago

Urban Value Corner Store Opens 2 Texas Locations

Also, TravelCenters of America announces location expansion and renovation completions.

2 years 5 months ago