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Pandemic Sharpens Focus on Food Packaging

Consumers say they will look at food labels and packaging because of the coronavirus.

3 years 9 months ago

Holiday Shoppers Embrace Contactless, Curbside Pickup

A new survey also found that 60% of consumers will spend about the same as last year.

3 years 9 months ago

Korean C-store to Add 24/7 Meat Vending Machines

Ministop Korea will introduce the machines, which will serve pork cuts, inside each of its locations.

3 years 9 months ago

Berkeley Passes Ban on Soda, Candy at Checkout

The ordinance prohibits displays of unhealthy foods in the cashier aisles for big retailers.

3 years 9 months ago

California to Ban Sales of Gas, Diesel Cars, Trucks by 2035

The state would be the first in the U.S. to phase out sales of conventional-powered passenger vehicles.

3 years 9 months ago

Grocery Sales Dip as Restaurants Reopen

Americans may be feeling more comfortable about dining out.

3 years 9 months ago

Long-Term Value

Retailers that adopt sustainability practices reassure customers that their health and well-being aren’t just temporary concerns.

3 years 9 months ago

RaceTrac Creates Atlanta Braves-Themed Instagram Filter

Homebound sports lovers can “Race The Freeze” and win prizes.

3 years 9 months ago

Investors Eye C-Stores as Pandemic Plays

In addition to hotels and pipelines, value-seeking investors like gas stations.

3 years 9 months ago

Starbucks Japan Provides In-Store Workstations

Customers use their phones to reserve a semi-private spot for about $3 for 15 minutes.

3 years 9 months ago

7-Eleven Hires More Than 50,000 Amid Pandemic

The retailer expects to add 20,000 additional jobs this year.

3 years 9 months ago

Walmart Sets Regenerative Company Goal

The retailer targets zero emissions by 2040 and aims to protect millions of land and ocean acres by 2030.

3 years 9 months ago

Hy-Vee Partners With DSW

The collaboration includes in-store locations for the shoe seller at six Hy-Vee supermarkets.

3 years 9 months ago

Imperial Tobacco Canada Opens First Vape Shop

The retail location in Toronto will have a full range of Vuse vapor products.

3 years 9 months ago

Asda Trials New In-Store, Convenience Concepts

The “test and learn” strategy accelerated as customers look to do multiple shopping missions in one trip.

3 years 9 months ago

How to Capture Highly Attentive Customers

Loyalty goes beyond programs and taps into the emotions of consumers.

3 years 9 months ago

Online Purchases Expected to be 21.5% of Grocery Sales by 2025

The entire online grocery business is projected to reach $250 billion in five years.

3 years 9 months ago

NYC Council Approves COVID-19 Restaurant ‘Recovery Charge’

Eateries can add up to 10% to diners’ bills if the charge is clearly disclosed on menu and bill.

3 years 9 months ago

Love’s and Circle K Offer More Alternative Fuels

New compressed natural gas locations and more EV charging stations are available.

3 years 9 months ago

The Morning Coffee Rush Now Starts Later in the Day

Disrupted commuters still want their java—just not so early.

3 years 9 months ago