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Canadian C-Store Chain Sees Growth in Pandemic Business

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

3 years 1 month ago

CVS, Walgreens Close Some Stores on Weekends

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

3 years 1 month 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.

3 years 1 month 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.

3 years 1 month 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.

3 years 1 month 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.

3 years 1 month ago

Circle K Brings Pay-by-Plate to Denmark

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

3 years 1 month 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.

3 years 1 month 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.

3 years 1 month 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.

3 years 1 month 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.

3 years 1 month ago

Vaccine Mandate on Hold Following Supreme Court Decision

The nation’s highest court blocked enforcement of the OSHA rule for private employers.

3 years 1 month ago

Record-Keeping Burden Could Stymie Trucker Apprenticeship Program

NACS asks FMSCA to remove unnecessary barriers that may hurt participation in the pilot.

3 years 1 month ago

EVs Could Start Charging Each Other

Ford announced its electric and hybrid F-150 will come with bidirectional charging.

3 years 1 month ago

Pilot Reopens Louisiana Location After Hurricane Damage

The travel stop sustained severe flooding caused by Hurricane Ida.

3 years 1 month ago

Walmart Offers 24/7 Home Delivery Via Smart Boxes

The units are secure, climate-controlled and sit outside customers’ front doors.

3 years 1 month ago

Hershey Lands on the JUST 100 List for 3rd Year

The JUST 100 recognizes firms setting the standard for just behavior and being socially responsible.

3 years 1 month ago

Ransomware Hackers Exploit Log4j Vulnerability

The hackers attacked VMWare Horizon through a campaign called Night Sky.

3 years 1 month ago

Rutter’s Raised More Than $1 Million for Charity in 2021

The retailer’s employees, customers, suppliers and local groups give back through community campaigns.

3 years 1 month ago

Sheetz VP Testifies on EVs at House Ag Committee Hearing

Walter, on behalf of NACS, shared how fuel retailers can help bring EV charging to rural America.

3 years 1 month ago