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The Hub CEO Reflects on Year as NACS Chair

Jared Scheeler shares how he’s gathered ideas during his 2021-22 chairmanship.

2 years 9 months ago

Wawa Celebrates Opening of Wawa Station

The train station is a new terminus on the Media/Wawa Regional Rail Line.

2 years 9 months ago

Taco Bell Tests New Plant-Based Meat Option

The QSR says the soy-and-pea-protein-based item is improved from a prior faux meat test.

2 years 9 months ago

Love’s Opens Fourth Minnesota Travel Stop

In honor of the grand opening, the retailer will donate $2,000 to a local nonprofit.

2 years 9 months ago

The Economist: Visa-Mastercard Duopoly Bad for American Consumers and Retailers

Visa and Mastercard’s dominance faces challenge by Congress and virtual payment options.

2 years 9 months ago

Unraveling the EV Charging Code

There are simple solutions to providing fast, affordable and convenient EV chargers.

2 years 9 months ago

Gift Card Sales at Restaurants Continue to Recover

Consumers also showed a shift in purchasing habits when choosing physical or digital cards.

2 years 9 months ago

TikTok Winning Over Young People for Search

Last year, the channel overtook Google as the most visited domain in the world in 2021.

2 years 9 months ago

Buc-ee’s to Break Ground on First Missouri Location

The Springfield travel center will occupy 53,000 square feet and offer 120 fueling positions.

2 years 9 months ago

Cigarette Warning Date Postponed Again

The final rule now will take effect on October 6, 2023.

2 years 9 months ago

IKEA U.S. to Install EV Chargers at 25 Sites

There will be more than 200 individual ultra-fast chargers at IKEA retail locations in 18 states.

2 years 9 months ago

Cigarette Warning Date Postponed Another 90 Days

The final rule now will take effect on October 6, 2023.

2 years 9 months ago

Another Bump in the EV Road: Broken Chargers

One-third of EV owners are at least moderately concerned about broken chargers.

2 years 9 months ago

Annual Cost to Own a New Vehicle Tops $10,000

New car ownership in 2022 is significantly more expensive than in years past due to gas prices.

2 years 9 months ago

Alcohol Spending Returns After Consumers Cut Back

High-income earners spent 31% more on alcohol in the second quarter than the year-ago period.

2 years 9 months ago

Popular Twitch Streamer Buys 7-Eleven Location for $8.3 Million

Amouranth is known as one of the hardest working Twitch streamers, and that diligence is paying off.

2 years 9 months ago

Chick-fil-A Tests New Breakfast Menu Option

The chorizo cheddar egg bites will be served at select restaurants, and if customers like them, they’ll be available nationwide.

2 years 9 months ago

Love’s Donates $100,000 to Trucker Fund

The St. Christopher Truckers Fund helps professional truck drivers and their families during difficult times.

2 years 9 months ago

The Breakfast Daypart Is Waking Up

Traffic and sales during morning rush have been flat—good news during high inflation and a work-from-home culture.

2 years 9 months ago

Albertsons Trials Store With All Self-Checkouts

The company is testing the concept in two stores, along with an AI-powered shopping cart.

2 years 9 months ago