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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.

3 years 1 month 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.

3 years 1 month 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.

3 years 1 month ago

C-Stores Offer Discounts at the Pump

Plus, many retailers have upped their rewards program benefits.

3 years 1 month 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.

3 years 1 month ago

Bp Partners With Uber on Delivery

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

3 years 1 month ago

Have We Reached the Tipping Point for Gas Prices?

AAA says yes, but are consumers really driving less?

3 years 1 month ago

Job Openings Trend Downward

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

3 years 1 month 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.

3 years 1 month ago

Hamburger Vending Machine Launches Nationally

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

3 years 1 month ago

Innovation in the Liquor Category Fuels Growth

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

3 years 1 month ago

FDA to Research ‘Healthy’ Symbol for Packaging

However, the agency has not updated its definition of healthy since the ’90s.

3 years 1 month ago

Maverik Raises Funds for Ukraine Humanitarian Needs

The c-store retailer will partner with the global Red Cross network on two programs to help provide relief response.

3 years 1 month 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.

3 years 1 month 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.

3 years 1 month 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.

3 years 1 month ago

How to Up Your Cybersecurity Safety

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

3 years 1 month ago

Survey: A Good C-Store Experience Tops Price

74% of drivers say they will drive five minutes out of their way to go to a c-store they prefer.

3 years 1 month ago

Some Walmart Stores to Stop Selling Cigarettes

There has been internal debate at the retail giant to remove tobacco products from stores.

3 years 1 month ago

FDA Approves Additional ENDS Products for Marketing

Logic Technology Development received approval for certain products, but multiple other Logic ENDS products were denied.

3 years 1 month ago