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Instacart Offers CPG Brands Free Digital Ad Experiences

Advertisers can customize layouts, create product collections and use rich imagery and text.

2 years 11 months ago

FDA to Move on Menthol Cigarette and Flavored Cigar Bans

Outlawing these products would push them to the unregulated black market, says NACS.

2 years 11 months ago

General Motors to Invest Billions in EV Production in Michigan

The automaker says it wants to be the EV market leader by 2025, but it will have to dethrone Tesla first.

2 years 11 months ago

Aldi Tests Age Estimation Tech for Restricted Products

Tech firm Yoti claims there is a 0.05% probability of a 17-year-old bypassing the system.

2 years 11 months ago

Federal Water Protections Are in Question With Supreme Court Case

The high court is expected to narrowly define waters of the U.S.

2 years 11 months ago

QuikTrip to Premier Its Own ’90s Sitcom

The c-store will livestream the show tonight at 7 p.m. central.

2 years 11 months ago

Merchants Call to Bring Swipe Fees Under Control as Card Use Increases

Convenience retailers paid over $10 billion in swipe fees in 2020.

2 years 11 months ago

U.S. Temporary Worker Visas Grow by 20,000

The additional workers allowed under the H-2B program are meant to help ease the labor shortage.

2 years 11 months ago

Industry Update Luncheons Help You Stay Connected and Informed

The Dallas IUL has been rescheduled to take place during the Texas Fuel & Food Association Winter Fuel & Convenience Summit.

2 years 11 months ago

McDonald’s Adds Fan-Favorite ‘Menu Hacks’ to Lineup

Customers can order four off-menu choices by name but will have to assemble them.

2 years 11 months ago

Starbucks Releases First-Ever Energy Drink

The 90-calorie beverage features “better-for-you” ingredients.

2 years 11 months ago

Lyft Partners With GetUpside for Cash Back on Fuel

The ride-hailing company’s drivers can receive up to 32 cents back if they pay via the Lyft app at participating stores.

2 years 11 months ago

Vroom Partners With Trustly to Enable Open Banking Payments

Allowing customers to pay directly lowers swipe fees and reduces chargebacks.

2 years 11 months ago

Berlin’s Convenience Market Is Thriving

From innovative single stores to big companies testing out new concepts, Berlin is the place to learn what’s next for the convenience industry.

2 years 11 months ago

7-Eleven Introduces a Spicy Chicken Roller

Meanwhile, Coca-Cola plans to launch a spiked lemonade this summer in an increasingly crowded RTD market.

2 years 11 months ago

EG Group Opens New Kansas C-Store

GPM Investments will open Sbarro pizza shops inside four Village Pantry store locations in Indiana.

2 years 11 months ago

State Farm Says Yes to TikTok for Super Bowl Advertising

The insurer is not airing a traditional TV ad and is meeting its audience on TikTok instead.

2 years 11 months ago

Amazon Go Courts Suburbanites

Just Walk Out technology will power larger format Go stores.

2 years 11 months ago

EVs Emit 41% Fewer Tons of Greenhouse Gases Than Combustion Engine Vehicles

A new Fuels Institute report compares the life cycles of electric, internal combustion and hybrid electric vehicles.

2 years 11 months ago

Consumers Pick Snacks Over Meals

The category is being fueled by social media and purchases through nontraditional channels.

2 years 11 months ago