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U.S. Companies Plan to Give a 3.4% Raise to Workers in 2022

A record 4.5 million employees quit their jobs in November, and firms are offering more money to hire and retain.

2 years 11 months ago

Top 10 Food Trends for 2022

There is a continued dominance of at-home meals, powered by convenience and affordability.

2 years 11 months ago

U.S. Convenience Store Count Stands at 148,026

This is the fourth-straight yearly decline as single-store operators continue to exit the industry.

2 years 11 months ago

Same-Day Delivery by 2025 Is Goal of 99% of Enterprise Retailers, Survey Finds

To get there, businesses need to better connect and automate fulfillment technologies.

2 years 11 months ago

Build Store-Level Leadership

Through training, rising district and store leaders can create more profitable and performance-oriented store environments.

2 years 11 months ago

The Customer Experience Starts at the Forecourt

An attractive forecourt not only brings in new customers but also lifts the spirits of employees and the community.

2 years 11 months ago

Aldi Opens Checkout-Free Store in London

Customers download the app, enter the store and simply leave with their items.

2 years 11 months ago

Top 10 Consumer Trends for 2022

Consumers have experienced extreme change over the past two years, and successful businesses will meet shoppers on their terms.

2 years 11 months ago

Two-Thirds of Americans Don’t Want an EV

Lack of charging infrastructure is the main reason why U.S. consumers plan to stick with the familiar ICE vehicle.

2 years 11 months ago

Amazon Reverses Course on U.K.-Issued Visa Cards

The online retail giant said high swipe fees are why it had planned to stop accepting the cards.

2 years 11 months ago

Instacart Now Delivers Prepared Meals From Grocery Stores

Customers can get meals delivered from their preferred grocer in 30 minutes or less.

2 years 11 months ago

Canadian C-Store Chain Sees Growth in Pandemic Business

More shoppers seek out convenience stores for pantry staples and private-label brands.

2 years 11 months ago

CVS, Walgreens Close Some Stores on Weekends

Staffing issues amid the rise in COVID-19 cases are to blame for the temporary closures.

2 years 11 months ago

South Korea’s CU Opens 50th Location in Malaysia

The convenience retailer plans to open 500+ stores in five years in its second overseas market.

2 years 11 months ago

BP and M&S Food Extend U.K. Forecourt Tie-Up

The companies have renewed their strategic agreement in Great Britain until at least 2030.

2 years 11 months ago

Pandemic Births an Overdue ‘Great Retail Reset,’ Deloitte Says

Retailers are rethinking their legacy systems, workforce and digital strategies with an eye to the future.

2 years 11 months ago

Private-Label Goods Move Uptown

C-stores like Foxtrot and Casey’s are embracing own-brand goods as part of a retail trend to jazz up staid store brands.

2 years 11 months ago

Rising Inflation May Make Eating Out a Value Play

Foodservice operators may benefit as the cost of eating at home climbs faster than the cost of dining out.

2 years 11 months ago

Choice Market and HHP to Launch Cashierless Markets

Choice Mini-Marts will offer 24/7 access to high-quality and nutritious food in U.S. hospitals.

2 years 11 months ago

Circle K Brings Pay-by-Plate to Denmark

Now Danes—like Swedes—can buy petrol with just their license plate and mobile app.

2 years 11 months ago