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D.C. Styrofoam Ban for C-Stores Starts January 1

Compliance checks on foodservice retailers begin next month, and fines take effect July 1.

4 years ago

Wawa’s Gheysens Talks Innovation

NACS CEO Henry Armour discusses risk, experimentation and the future with Wawa’s CEO.

4 years ago

Many U.S. Firms Won’t Require COVID-19 Vaccines

Instead, some companies will incentivize and encourage employees to get vaccinated.

4 years ago

64% of Last-minute Gift Givers Plan to Buy In-Store

Survey finds most of these shoppers also will order online even if gifts won’t arrive for Christmas.

4 years ago

Giant Food to Highlight Minority-Owned Suppliers

The grocer will use shelf labels to draw attention to products from under-represented groups.

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U.S. Congress to Pass Bill to Stop Underage Vapor Sales

NACS championed the legislation that requires online e-cigarette sellers to check ID at delivery.

4 years ago

COVID-19 Relief, Omnibus Spending Package Win Approval

The last-minute deal includes additional funding for small businesses and tax extenders.

4 years ago

D.C., 3 Northeast States Agree to Climate Pact

The retail fuel industry urges Connecticut, D.C., Massachusetts and Rhode Island to reconsider joining the TCI.

4 years ago

PepsiCo to Launch ‘Cocoa’ Cola

The soft drink maker also will allow consumers to customize variety packs of snacks.

4 years ago

Big Food Makers Expect At-Home Eating to Continue

Consumers like saving money and spending more time with family.

4 years ago

Researchers Review the Risks of Indoor Dining

Certain activities spread the virus more effectively, Stanford study finds.

4 years ago

Congress Passes Bill to Stop Underage Vapor Sales

NACS championed the legislation that requires online e-cigarette sellers to check ID at delivery.

4 years ago

EEOC Says Employers Can Require Vaccination

There are exemptions for disabilities and religious beliefs, the guidance indicates.

4 years ago

Pepsi Shows Love for NYC Bodegas

The brand enlisted Desus & Mero to surprise a Bronx store owner with a check to cover 2021 rent.

4 years ago

Amazon Expands Return Locations

Whole Foods Markets are now offering a new no-box, no-label return option.

4 years ago

DraftKings Picks C-Stores to Sell New Gift Cards

7-Eleven, Sheetz and Speedway are among the first to offer the $25 and $50 sports-betting cards.

4 years ago

USDA Reopens Biofuel Grants

Fuel retailers can apply for aid to install fuel dispensing and storage equipment for higher-level blends.

4 years ago

Convenience Stores Prioritized for Vaccine Distribution

CDC committee recommends frontline essential workers for next-round access to COVID-19 shots.

4 years ago

The Numbers Tell Your Story

Analyzing sales, demographic and trends data gives retailers a competitive edge.

4 years ago

Drive-Thrus Are Having a Moment

From Sweetgreen to Wawa, everyone’s getting in on the drive-up ordering action.

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