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Electrifying the School Bus Fleet

A grant from Amazon’s Bezos will spur the electrification of more than 450,000 U.S. school buses by 2030.

4 years 4 months ago

C-Stores Are Critical Infrastructure

4 years 4 months ago

Asia Warms Up to Robots

They go to work in restaurants, warehouses and hospitals.

4 years 4 months ago

Smash-and-Grab ATM Thefts on the Rise

More criminals are targeting automated teller machines at c-stores and banks.

4 years 4 months ago

Quicklee’s Collects More Than 79,000 Toys

The N.Y. chain also raised more than $50,000 for children in need during the 2020 holiday season.

4 years 4 months ago

Small Businesses Stand Tall Against COVID-19

While many mom-and-pop retailers have closed because of the pandemic, a number have thrived.

4 years 4 months ago

Hotel C-Store Uses Biometric Checkout

The Japanese store is using multi-biometric authentication technology, along with facial recognition.

4 years 4 months ago

Sheetz Invests $28.5 Million in Wages

The chain will increase pay for the majority of its 18,000 store employees.

4 years 4 months ago

Convenience Store Wine Sales Soar

These retailers represent one of the bright spots for wine.

4 years 4 months ago

7-Eleven Courts Gamers With LTO Cups, Giveaway

The lucky fans who snapped up one of the limited “ultimate gamer’s cups” get a year of refills.

4 years 4 months ago

Startups Offer New—Less Pricey—Food Delivery Models

The upstart services seek to enhance the relationship between customer and food provider.

4 years 4 months ago

What Shoppers and Retailers Want From Apps

Make it easy. Save time. Provide data.

4 years 4 months ago

Companies Incentivize Employees to Take COVID-19 Vaccine

Casey’s and Love’s Travel Stops offer bonuses to team members who aren’t throwing away their shot.

4 years 4 months ago

Minimum Wage Measure Advances Out of Committee

But it’s unclear if the increase will stay in the fast-track budget process.

4 years 4 months ago

DoorDash Reaches for Robots

Delivery provider buys meal-making technology.

4 years 4 months ago

Connecticut Considers Banning Menthol, Flavored Tobacco

Lawmakers want to eliminate all flavors, including menthol, for tobacco and vaping products.

4 years 4 months ago

Coke Introduces Bottles Made From 100% Recycled Materials

The new 13.2-ounce bottle first will be available for Coca-Cola drink brands.

4 years 4 months ago

Burger King Pilots Loyalty Program

The QSR is testing Royal Perks in five U.S. markets as part of its overall push to digital.

4 years 4 months ago

Keeping Up With SNAP Developments

FMI shares what’s happening in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

4 years 4 months ago

Australian Convenience Stores Carve Out New Role

Retailers cater to time-crunched consumers with meal solutions and ancillary services.

4 years 4 months ago