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Lawmakers Press DOT to Let 18 Year-Olds Drive Big Rigs Across State Lines

House members want 18-to-20-year-old drivers to haul loads in interstate commerce; Walmart tests autonomous trucks.

3 years 4 months ago

Takeout Packaging Is Harder to Source

Costs for items like to-go coffee cups and straws also have increased due to supply chain issues and labor shortages.

3 years 4 months ago

Companies Rethink How to Hire

Relaxed education requirements, no background checks, unique perks and more money are all on the table for applicants.

3 years 4 months ago

How to Build a Strong Food Safety Culture in C-Stores

Join Circle K food safety director and Ecolab food safety expert in a Nov. 17 NACS webinar.

3 years 4 months ago

Massachusetts Rethinks Flavored Tobacco and Menthol Ban

Multiple bills seek to carve out exemptions for certain products.

3 years 4 months ago

House Passes Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill

After months of legislative limbo, H.R. 3684 heads to the president’s desk to be signed into law.

3 years 4 months ago

NACS Answers Your OSHA Vaccine Rule Questions

We decipher the details of the emergency temporary standard in a Friday webinar.

3 years 4 months ago

Tech Innovations Abound at Wawa

The convenience retailer offers self-checkout, drive-thus and more, and it’s not stopping there.

3 years 4 months ago

Kroger Opens Ghost Grocery Store in Florida

The grocer doesn’t have any physical locations in the state and rivals regional favorite Publix.

3 years 4 months ago

The Markets Partners With UVA Men’s Basketball for Charity

The convenience retailer will donate sandwiches to Big Brothers Big Sisters.

3 years 4 months ago

Biden Vaccine Mandate on Hold for Now

A federal appeals court granted a temporary stay of the rule for private employers.

3 years 4 months ago

NACS Explainer Delves Into OSHA Vaccine Rule

The members-only memo addresses several aspects of the ETS for employers.

3 years 4 months ago

Instacart and Publix Partner for 30-Minute Delivery

The delivery company adds another grocer to its “Convenience Hub.”

3 years 4 months ago

Hershey’s Tops List of Female-Friendly Workplaces

The company creates an inclusive culture through pay equity, resource groups, community engagement and more.

3 years 4 months ago

Many U.S. Companies Already Have Vaccine Mandates

Businesses that were early adopters have seen compliance with little workforce interruption.

3 years 4 months ago

7-Eleven and Hershey Bring Exclusive Candy to Asian Markets

The partnership includes Hershey's Nuggets in four flavors.

3 years 4 months ago

What Happens to Used EV Batteries?

Recycling used EV batteries is cumbersome and costly.

3 years 4 months ago

OSHA Releases Workplace Vaccine Rule

Employers with 100 or more employees will need to ensure that they are vaccinated or tested weekly by January 4.

3 years 4 months ago

NACS Advocates for Industry on Supplier Price Discrimination

Convenience stores often pay more to buy certain products at wholesale than other channels sell them at retail.

3 years 4 months ago

Frozen Treat Sales Heat Up

Consumers find comfort in a sweet, cold indulgence—and healthy alternatives.

3 years 4 months ago