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Target to Accept SNAP Payments for Online Orders

The retailer is following moves by Walmart, Amazon and Instacart to draw lower-income customers.

3 years 2 months ago

Chipotle Tests RFID Tech to Safeguard Food

The identification system will help the QSR respond to food safety and quality concerns faster.

3 years 2 months ago

How Restaurants Handle Increased Costs

Eateries are thinking strategically about what goes on their menus.

3 years 2 months ago

Stable Scheduling Is Key to Reducing Turnover

Sam’s Club moved to a stable schedule process in 2019 and reduced turnover by up to 70%.

3 years 2 months ago

Chevron Singapore Launches Voluntary Carbon Offset Program

Meanwhile, a new Japanese convenience store could rival 7-Eleven.

3 years 2 months ago

Rutter’s Invites Customers to Vote for Their Charity of Choice

The c-store retailer will donate $75,000 between four different charities.

3 years 2 months ago

Inflation Rose Even Higher Last Month

Consumer spending growth is feeling the sting of rising prices, while supply chain issues aren’t going away any time soon.

3 years 2 months ago

U.S. House Committee Calls on FTC to Address Channel Price Discrimination

The convenience retail industry is victim to market power abuses of dominant firms.

3 years 2 months ago

Foxtrot to Open 4 More Locations in Washington, D.C.

The company has 16 brick-and-mortar locations across Chicago, Dallas and D.C. and plans to open 25 new stores in 2022.

3 years 2 months ago

Plastic 6-Pack Rings Are a Thing of the Past

Major beverage companies are turning to sustainable solutions to keep their drinks together.

3 years 2 months ago

Bringing Coffee Back

Retailers and manufacturers rethink strategies to get coffee fans back in stores.

3 years 2 months ago

OPEC+ to Continue Oil Output at Modest Pace

Meanwhile, the U.S. dips into its oil reserves—the third time in six months and the largest release in the reserve’s history.

3 years 2 months ago

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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months ago

C-Stores Offer Discounts at the Pump

Plus, many retailers have upped their rewards program benefits.

3 years 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months ago

Hamburger Vending Machine Launches Nationally

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

3 years 2 months ago