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Swedish Match Says Yes to Philip Morris’ $16.2 Billion Offer

The all-cash deal for the leader in the nicotine pouch category widens PMI’s access to the U.S. market.

2 years 10 months ago

Gas Prices Set Another Record

Consumers aren’t seeing much relief at the pump as summer driving season approaches.

2 years 10 months ago

EG America Sweetens Fuel Rewards

The SmartPay program reached a milestone $5 billion in fuel sales, so to celebrate, members get 20 cents off a gallon.

2 years 10 months ago

Kraft Heinz to Create Paper Ketchup Bottle

The CPG company is working with Pulpex to make the recyclable container.

2 years 10 months ago

Buc-ee’s to Open 1st South Carolina Location Next Week

The Florence site is 53,000 square feet and will bring 175 full-time jobs to the area.

2 years 10 months ago

Philip Morris in Talks to Acquire Swedish Match

The move would advance the tobacco giant’s ambitions in the fast-growing OTP category.

2 years 10 months ago

Pump Prices, Inflation Have Americans Rethinking Summer Travel

As gasoline prices hit a new record of $4.37 a gallon, some vacationers mull sticking closer to home.

2 years 10 months ago

The Complexities of Digital Advertising

Digital screens offer myriad benefits to convenience retailers, but first they need to be turned on.

2 years 10 months ago

Wawa Keeps 15-Cent Fuel Discount Going

With gas prices still at a record-high, convenience store retailers try to take the sting out of fueling up.

2 years 10 months ago

Parkland Invests in Renewable Fuels

The $600 million Burnaby Refinery projects will advance the company’s decarbonization strategy.

2 years 10 months ago

7-Eleven Customers Could Win a Custom-Themed Mustang

Also, the c-store retailer is launching its Brands with Heart program for the fourth year.

2 years 10 months ago

How to Recruit Fringe Workers

The labor-market gap has employers looking outside target age demographics to teens and seniors.

2 years 10 months ago

Gas Tax Relief Is Complicated

Easing consumer pain is a good idea, unless it causes more problems.

2 years 10 months ago

Digital Orders Play Bigger Role in C-Store Foodservice

55% of online orders were takeout as opposed to delivery or curbside.

2 years 10 months ago

Hunt Brothers Pizza Brings Back Chicken Alfredo LTO

The turnkey pizza company also is expanding into the New Mexico market.

2 years 10 months ago

GPM Investments Aims to Hire 5,000 Employees

The company is recruiting for full- and part-time positions and will offer hiring bonuses this summer.

2 years 10 months ago

Hershey Lands on Diversity List

The recognition reaffirms the company’s commitment to DEI.

2 years 10 months ago

Senator Delivers Powerful Speech on Swipe Fees

Durbin told the Senate that the fees are anticompetitive and are a cost to Americans.

2 years 10 months ago

Here’s What C-Store Shoppers Are Actually Thinking

Most are deciding to buy something at your c-store before they even walk through your doors.

2 years 10 months ago

NACS Annual Report Spotlights Industry Wins

What the convenience retailing industry has accomplished together is a story worth sharing.

2 years 10 months ago