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U.S. House Committee Calls on FTC to Address Channel Price Discrimination

The convenience retail industry is victim to market power abuses of dominant firms.

2 years 9 months ago

Foxtrot to Open 4 More Locations in Washington, D.C.

The company has 16 brick-and-mortar locations across Chicago, Dallas and D.C. and plans to open 25 new stores in 2022.

2 years 9 months ago

Plastic 6-Pack Rings Are a Thing of the Past

Major beverage companies are turning to sustainable solutions to keep their drinks together.

2 years 9 months ago

Bringing Coffee Back

Retailers and manufacturers rethink strategies to get coffee fans back in stores.

2 years 9 months ago

OPEC+ to Continue Oil Output at Modest Pace

Meanwhile, the U.S. dips into its oil reserves—the third time in six months and the largest release in the reserve’s history.

2 years 9 months ago

Legislation to Boost U.S. Workforce Introduced in Congress

A program within the legislation would allow up to 85,000, three-year visas for essential workers.

2 years 9 months ago

Merchants Call on Congress to Examine Swipe Fees

A House committee is looking into bank fees, and merchants want swipe fees to be added to the list.

2 years 9 months ago

Drug Test Positivity Rate for U.S. Workforce Hits 2-Decade High

Marijuana is driving the increase in positive tests, as companies grapple with labor shortage and changing marijuana legalities.

2 years 9 months ago

C-Stores Offer Discounts at the Pump

Plus, many retailers have upped their rewards program benefits.

2 years 9 months ago

Bp Has More Women Than Men in C-Suite, an Industry First

The company wants to achieve gender parity among its 120 most senior leadership roles by 2025.

2 years 9 months ago

Innovation in the Liquor Category Fuels Growth

Liquor sales moderate, but long-term prospects remain strong.

2 years 9 months ago

Bp Partners With Uber on Delivery

The deal will make 3,000 global bp retail locations available on Uber Eats by 2025.

2 years 9 months ago

Have We Reached the Tipping Point for Gas Prices?

AAA says yes, but are consumers really driving less?

2 years 9 months ago

Job Openings Trend Downward

With stimulus money in the rearview and most kids back in school, people are heading back to work.

2 years 9 months ago

Brand Loyalty Declines Amid Supply Woes and Higher Costs

90% of consumers will buy another brand or item if they can’t purchase their preferred choice.

2 years 9 months ago

Hamburger Vending Machine Launches Nationally

The robotic burger maker doles out piping hot patties in six minutes.

2 years 9 months ago

Swipe Fees Cost Each Consumer 2 Dozen Easter Eggs

Consumers will spend an average of $169.79 on Easter-related items this year for a total of $20.8 billion.

2 years 9 months ago

Cancer-Causing Chemicals Found in QSR Food Packaging

Containers and wrappers from McDonald’s, Chick-fil-A, Sweetgreen and Panera Bread, among others, were found to have PFAS.

2 years 9 months ago

Buy Now Pay Later Risks Unfair Practices for Consumers, Merchants

NACS supports new payment innovations, but BNPL services need to be assessed to prevent antitrust.

2 years 9 months ago

How to Up Your Cybersecurity Safety

During a free webinar, experts will show c-store retailers steps to implement to thwart cyberattacks.

2 years 9 months ago