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Minute Maid Park to Feature Amazon’s Just Walk Out Technology

Two stores at the ballpark will be checkout-free, selling snacks, soda, candy and ready-to-drink alcoholic beverages.

2 years 9 months ago

Walmart Adds More Customers to Its Autonomous Delivery Program

The self-driving delivery option will now be available to residents of Chandler, Arizona.

2 years 9 months ago

Krispy Kreme to Price a Dozen Doughnuts Based on Gas Prices

Meanwhile, Panera Bread is testing an AI coffee machine.

2 years 9 months ago

Amazon Taps High School Graduates to Fill Worker Gap

Also, Tyson Foods is pledging $1 million to aid immigrant workers to obtain U.S. citizenship.

2 years 9 months ago

NACS Delivers Exclusive Industry Data at SOI Summit

“I truly believe that our industry has changed more over the past three years than the previous 10 years combined.”

2 years 9 months ago

Amazon Taps High-School Graduates to Fill Worker Gap

Also, Tyson Foods is pledging $1 million to aid immigrant workers to obtain U.S. citizenship.

2 years 9 months ago

FDA Regulation of Synthetic Nicotine Begins Today

Manufacturers have until May 14 to submit a premarket application to continue marketing their products.

2 years 9 months ago

Today Is Wawa Day

The retailer is celebrating 58 years in the business through free coffee and donations to nonprofit groups.

2 years 9 months ago

ITG Brands Appeals FDA’s Marketing Denial Order

The tobacco company says myblu ENDs products subject to the MDO can stay on the retail market pending appeal.

2 years 9 months ago

GPM Investments Secures $1.15 Billion for Growth Strategy

The company has made 20 acquisitions since 2011, and its portfolio includes 1,406 c-stores and 1,628 wholesale sites.

2 years 9 months ago

Sales at U.S. C-Stores Reach Pre-Pandemic Levels

Foodservice sales performed better last year than in 2019, while labor and turnover continue to be headwinds for the industry.

2 years 9 months ago

CPI Sees Largest Increase in Over 15 Years, Fueled by High Gas Prices

Economists say inflation may have peaked but is still expected to be well above the Fed’s 2% goal through next year.

2 years 9 months ago

All Are Welcome at This Gas Station Turned Barbecue Restaurant

Bringle’s Smoking Oasis sits on a uniquely shaped property, offering the local community a safe place to eat and stay awhile.

2 years 9 months ago

New Report Examines Coin Disruption

The U.S. Coin Task Force reports on the reasons why the disruption in coin circulation is still happening and what the future of coin looks like.

2 years 9 months ago

Honda to Launch 30 EVs by 2030

The Japanese automaker has “clear plans in place” for a profitable EV future.

2 years 9 months ago

GPM Raises Funds to Support Ukrainian Refugees

The company aims to collect $2 million through in-store donation pin-ups with JDC matching all donations.

2 years 9 months ago

American Airlines Center to Open 2 Autonomous Markets

The food and beverage markets are equipped with technology that allows customers to grab their items and go without waiting in line.

2 years 9 months ago

‘High-Tech’ Customers Want to Join Your Loyalty Program

More than half of tech-enthusiastic consumers see mobile apps and mobile pay as factors that would increase their spending.

2 years 9 months ago

Convenience Retailing—and Brewing—With PRIDE

“We always joked around how cool it would be if we brewed our own beer.”

2 years 9 months ago

Here Are the Top 10 Easter Candies

Chocolate dominates Americans’ Easter candy preferences.

2 years 9 months ago