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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

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

Choice Market Opens New AI-Powered Store

The cashierless Mini-Mart is located on a medical campus and features healthy options and a Latin-fusion foodservice program.

2 years 5 months ago

NACS Files Petition Against California’s Zero-Emission Vehicle Mandate

California says all new passenger and light trucks sold in the state must be EVs or hybrids by 2035.

2 years 5 months ago

Mars Debuts Loyalty Program

The confectionary company is partnering with the Fetch app, which will provide insights and measurement capabilities.

2 years 5 months ago

How Your Loyalty Program Can Go Beyond Rewards

A free NACS report shows how a loyalty program can appeal to customers with more than expected.

2 years 5 months ago

Amazon to Accept Venmo as Payment

Venmo has nearly 90 million active users in the U.S.

2 years 5 months ago

Wawa Extends ‘SchwarberFest’ Through World Series

The promo cheers on the Philadelphia Phillies with deals on hoagies, and the chain will make a second donation to a food bank.

2 years 5 months ago

GPM to Acquire Pride Convenience Stores for $230 Million

The New England chain has 31 locations, a robust foodservice program and EV chargers.

2 years 6 months ago

Sam’s Club Deploys Inventory Scanning Robots Chainwide

The automated machines scrub the floor while capturing product and pricing data.

2 years 6 months ago

McDonald’s Sends the McRib on a ‘Farewell Tour’

The fast-food chain is teasing the end of the iconic sandwich, as restaurants experiment with promotions to entice more visits.

2 years 6 months ago

26% of Consumers Will Spend More This Holiday Season

A new shopping report also finds that consumers have less patience with negative shopping experiences.

2 years 6 months ago

TravelCenters of America Honors Truck Drivers

Also, Minnoco is raising funds for breast cancer awareness and research.

2 years 6 months ago

What’s the Next Digital Step for Your Brand?

A free webinar will show c-store retailers how to amp up their digital presence.

2 years 6 months ago