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Kroger Uses Smart Cart to Speed Order Fulfillment and Pickup

The temperature-controlled eCart allows customers to pick up their order curbside without employee help.

2 years 5 months ago

IKEA Cuts Food Waste by 54%

The company has saved 20 million meals, avoided 36,000 tons of carbon dioxide equivalents and saved $37 million.

2 years 5 months ago

GPM Opens 2022 Dr Pepper College Football Championship Sweepstakes

The grand prize is a trip for two to the SEC Football Championship Game in Georgia.

2 years 5 months ago

The ROI of Self-Checkout

Here are some best practices to consider to best meet the needs of your customers and stores.

2 years 5 months ago

The Wills Group Raises Over $342,000 at 6th Annual Golf Classic

The event raises funds for the Blackie Wills Community Leadership Fund.

2 years 5 months ago

7-Eleven’s Smokey Cheddar Sausage Is Oktoberfest Ready

Rewards members will earn 200 bonus points with each purchase of the LTO menu item.

2 years 5 months ago

Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s Update Logo

Parent company CKE Restaurants recently announced a $500 million investment in restaurant and digital transformations.

2 years 5 months ago

Shell Philippines to Add Retail, Restaurants to a Third of Gas Stations

The brands include Starbucks, Adidas, McDonald’s and Jollibee.

2 years 5 months ago

Consumers Trade Meat for Veggies as Food Costs Soar

The price of beef, fish and poultry is up nearly 9% year over year.

2 years 5 months ago

MAPCO Holds Hiring Day in Nashville Area

The convenience retailer guarantees on-site interviews with a store manager on Saturday.

2 years 5 months ago

Gen Z Prefers Fast-Casuals Over Sit-Down Restaurants

Young adults want customizable menus, value and messaging that reflects their interests.

2 years 5 months ago

Boost Your Foodservice Offer With Self-Serve Popcorn

These contactless machines reduce labor and take up a small footprint, while giving customers a customizable foodservice experience.

2 years 5 months ago

NACS Awards 6 Students With $3,000 Scholarships

Since its inception, the NACS Foundation has given more than $500,000 in scholarships to NACS retail member company employees.

2 years 5 months ago

When Disaster Strikes, Team Rubicon Is There

The nonprofit, founded by a former U.S. Marine, rebuilds communities before, during and after a catastrophe with the help of its 150,000 veteran volunteers.

2 years 5 months ago

TXB Goes All in With New Private-Label Lineup

From drinks, snacks and apparel, all of the products are Texas-sourced.

2 years 5 months ago

Walmart to Hire 40,000 Workers for the Holiday Season

The roles include seasonal and full-time positions.

2 years 5 months ago

Panera Bread Adds Choice-Based Rewards to Loyalty Program

The fast-casual chain is kicking off the new benefits with “MyPanera Week” prior to the October 6 launch.

2 years 5 months ago

Gen Z Says ‘So Long, Google’ and ‘Hello TikTok’

Young people would rather watch a few short videos to learn about something than scroll through a website.

2 years 5 months ago

Hispanic/Latino Consumers Say Heritage Influences What They Buy

These multilingual households say they strongly prefer brands that speak their first language.

2 years 5 months ago

7-Eleven Collabs With Crocs

Fans can sport three limited-edition styles, complete with customized Jibbitz charms.

2 years 5 months ago