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Thorntons Offers Refreshing Rewards

Holiday promotion means 25 days of gifts and goodies.

4 years ago

Pandemic Brings Big Changes to Food Industry

More business operators see value in digital transformation.

4 years ago

Grubhub Gives Foodservice Retailers a Break

The third-party delivery firm won’t charge restaurants a commission if orders are placed via a direct link.

4 years ago

U.K.’s First Plastic-Free Lidless Disposable Cup Debuts

The ButterflyCup doesn’t have a separate lid and can hold hot liquid.

4 years ago

EPA Will Keep Existing Soot Standards

The agency declined to implement tougher standards, a move supported by NACS.

4 years ago

Amazon Fresh Expands to Illinois

The fifth location of the retailer’s high-tech grocery store opens Thursday in Naperville.

4 years ago

U.K. Gets First Solo Electric Charging Station

The all-electric service station opened Monday in Essex, England.

4 years ago

Learning From Our Nordic Neighbors

Sweden’s nearly cashless society has customer service lessons for American retailers.

4 years ago

Who Gets the First COVID-19 Vaccines?

Officials debate the needs of the elderly vs. those of essential workers.

4 years ago

COVID-19 Spend Trend Continues

C-store dollar sales and trips show a slight contraction, but basket spend is still up, PDI/NACS Insights show.

4 years ago

Gas Station Uses TikTok to Tackle Homelessness

Viewers around the globe send donations for California c-store’s needy customers.

4 years ago

Things to Consider for Your Foodservice Recovery Plan

The NPD Group shares five consumer-focused recommendations.

4 years ago

Thanksgiving Fuel Consumption Lowest Since 1997

Gasoline demand plunged 19.3% compared with the same period in 2019.

4 years ago

Gas Station Billionaires Focus on Food Over Fuel

EG Group founders are growing their retail operation in the U.S.

4 years ago

Fresh Produce Is a C-Store Sales Opportunity

Rutter’s is among the stores helping pandemic consumers stock up on fruits and vegetables.

4 years ago

Let a Robot Make Your Smoothie

Some Walmart stores in California offer contactless kiosks for chilled fruity beverages.

4 years ago

Bonus Pay for Essential Workers Returns

Walmart and Home Depot are among retailers awarding additional “hero” incentives.

4 years ago

U.S. House Votes to Legalize Marijuana

The Republican-controlled Senate is unlikely to take up the bill this year.

4 years ago

C-Store Swag for the Holidays

Nothing says “I care” like a stocking stuffer from Buc-ee’s, Kwik Trip, QuikTrip, Sheetz or Wawa.

4 years ago

Can Employers Require COVID-19 Vaccines?

With vaccine approval nearing, businesses ask if they can require their workers to get the shot.

4 years ago