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New Jersey Bans Plastic Bags Effective May 2022

The new law covers single-use plastic bags, plastic straws, paper bags and polystyrene food containers.

4 years 1 month ago

QSR Breakfast Goes Belly Up

The pandemic put the brakes on the morning meal for fast-food chains.

4 years 1 month ago

Florida Voters Raise Minimum Wage to $15 an Hour

The change will be slowly phased in, reaching the full $15 by 2026.

4 years 1 month ago

Ahold Delhaize Accelerates Stop & Shop Remodels

The chain will also add more click-and-collect capacity at its U.S. stores.

4 years 1 month ago

Voters OK Marijuana in 5 More States

Oregon votes to permit sale of psychedelic mushrooms.

4 years 1 month ago

Leading When Leaders Are Needed Most

Lonnie McQuirter shared how his Minneapolis community rallied to support 36 Lyn Refuel Station on day three of the Crack the Code Experience.

4 years 1 month ago

Circle K to Build New Stores and Update Others in Florida

The chain plans to have 50 locations in the state by the end of 2021.

4 years 1 month ago

Love’s Rolls Out New Handmade Food Offering

The chain’s first Naf Middle Eastern Grill opens in Illinois.

4 years 1 month ago

California Voters Reject Law Making Gig Workers Employees

Drivers for Uber, DoorDash and other companies will remain freelancers.

4 years 1 month ago

7-Eleven to Divest Up to 300 Speedway Stores

The c-store chain expects to net proceeds of $1 billion.

4 years 1 month ago

Making Foodservice Sizzle

Two Crack the Code education sessions tackle keeping foodservice fresh for customers.

4 years 1 month ago

BAT Strengthens U.S. New Category Portfolio

The tobacco company has acquired Dryft's Modern Oral business.

4 years 1 month ago

Walmart Ditches Robots in Favor of Humans

Human workers produced similar results for the same job.

4 years 1 month ago

Beyond Checking IDs

Learn about the new NACS age-verification program to help retailers safely sell age-restricted products.

4 years 1 month ago

Pandemic Tightens Retailer Restrictions as Demand Rises

COVID-19 cases rise as more people dine out and shop on-site, while stores have trouble finding staff.

4 years 1 month ago

Presidential Race Hangs in the Balance

Votes in key states have yet to be finalized in a close race; Republicans cling to Senate but await final tally.

4 years 1 month ago

Walmart Ditches Robots in Favor of People

Human workers produced similar results for the same job.

4 years 1 month ago

Election Day 2020: What’s Ahead for the U.S.

A look at what the presidential race results might mean for the convenience and fuel retailing industry.

4 years 1 month ago

The Best 5 Weeks of the Year

Fellow c-store leaders share how to thrive during chaotic times, and new products abound.

4 years 1 month ago

Yesway Plans Expensive Rebuild and Remodel Campaign

Equity funding will permit more new and larger stores.

4 years 1 month ago