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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.

3 years 2 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.

3 years 2 months ago

QuikTrip to Premier Its Own ’90s Sitcom

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

3 years 2 months ago

Instacart Offers CPG Brands Free Digital Ad Experiences

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

3 years 2 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.

3 years 2 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.

3 years 2 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.

3 years 2 months ago

Starbucks Releases First-Ever Energy Drink

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

3 years 2 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.

3 years 2 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.

3 years 2 months ago

Amazon Go Courts Suburbanites

Just Walk Out technology will power larger format Go stores.

3 years 2 months ago

Vroom Partners With Trustly to Enable Open Banking Payments

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

3 years 2 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.

3 years 2 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.

3 years 2 months ago

EG Group Opens New Kansas C-Store

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

3 years 2 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.

3 years 2 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.

3 years 2 months ago

Consumers Pick Snacks Over Meals

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

3 years 2 months ago

Fast-Food Chains Lift Prices on Value Meals

Little Caesars’ $5 Hot-N-Ready pizza deal is now $5.55; Popeye’s $5 Big Box Deal costs $1 more if ordered outside the app.

3 years 2 months ago

Milk Sales Are Up, but Don’t Bet on White Milk

Flavored milk is the shining star of the refrigerated milk category.

3 years 2 months ago