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CDC Changes COVID-19 Mask Guidelines

The government agency says most Americans can unmask indoors, depending on location.

3 years 1 month ago

Tesla Offers Its Chargers for a Future Federal EV Charging System

Tesla’s charging infrastructure is expansive, and the U.S. government would have to pay for its use.

3 years 1 month ago

7-Eleven Adds Another Delivery Option With Shipt

Walgreens also has partnered with the upstart delivery provider, which has expanded its store coverage by more than 40%.

3 years 1 month ago

Digital Innovations Prove Successful for Restaurants

Krispy Kreme looks to launch dark stores for e-commerce only, while Cracker Barrel and Papa John’s see digital success.

3 years 1 month ago

Alcohol Delivery App Saucey Expands Services in Ohio and Arizona

The app partnered with a convenience store in both states to deliver customers alcohol and convenience items.

3 years 1 month ago

Target to Test Starbucks Order Pickup and Curbside Returns

The retailers’ digital business has more than doubled during the past two years.

3 years 1 month ago

What Categories Rebounded in 2021?

The NACS SOI Summit will provide early data on what happened in the industry last year, setting retailers up for success for 2022.

3 years 1 month ago

Geopolitical Tensions Increase Cyber Risks

Here are five steps to protect your convenience retail operation from cyberattacks.

3 years 1 month ago

Dark Stores Are Changing the Communities They Inhabit

Critics of quick-delivery tech firms say they infringe on small businesses, decrease safety and limit food access.

3 years 1 month ago

Mars Awards Winners of Chocolate History Grant

Since its inception in 2013, the company has given over $400,000 in grant funds.

3 years 1 month ago

Workers Are Going Back to the Office

This time it’s for real.

3 years 1 month ago

The Food Delivery Model Needs Work

Businesses are trying to figure out an efficient way to meet rising consumer demand for delivery.

3 years 1 month ago

Supreme Court Lets Stand a Dakota Access Pipeline Appeal

The future of the 1,200-mile pipeline is uncertain.

3 years 1 month ago

U.S. May Tap Strategic Oil Reserves

Australia and Japan also weigh releases to ease any supply constraints as Russa invades Ukraine.

3 years 1 month ago

Amazon’s Future as a Grocer Is Cloudy

The retail giant faces stiff competition from Walmart and others in the crowded grocery channel.

3 years 1 month ago

Americans Aren’t as Obsessed About Washing Their Hands Now

People are washing up 7.8 times a day now, compared to 10.5 times in spring 2020.

3 years 1 month ago

Consumers Say Inflation Will Crimp Their 2022 Spending

COVID-19 is still a concern, with 73% of consumers expecting it to have an impact on their celebrations.

3 years 1 month ago

ARKO to Buy Quarles’ Fleet Fueling Cardlock, Fuel Distribution Business

The deal will add about 200 million gallons to the roughly two billion gallons ARKO sells each year.

3 years 1 month ago

EG Group to Rebrand Tom Thumb Stores as Cumberland Farms

The retailer will invest $50 million in the two-year effort to transform 113 stores in Alabama and Florida.

3 years 1 month ago

What’s Driving Higher Transportation Costs?

Here’s how vehicle sales trends are impacting the current economy and the future of fueling.

3 years 1 month ago