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Pandemic Lifts Sales of Plant-Based Meat

One reason for the growth is an increase in the variety of plant-based products now available.

4 years 5 months ago

Digital Tool Uses Photos of Ingredients to Suggest Recipes

Kroger hopes the unique AI technology will help eliminate food waste.

4 years 5 months ago

How Weather Can Impact Retailers

Seasonal variations often have a significant influence on consumer shopping habits.

4 years 5 months ago

Cool New Products Take Center Stage

NACS Crack the Code Experience is putting the much-anticipated Cool New Products front and center.

4 years 5 months ago

Rutter’s Gives Away $50,000-Plus

The summertime Fuelin’ Up promo rewarded loyal customers with cash and prizes.

4 years 5 months ago

Sharpen Your Marketing Skills

The NACS executive education program will help translate consumer insights into effective marketing strategies.

4 years 5 months ago

Casey’s Unveils Cash for Classrooms Grant Program

New philanthropic effort supports K-12 schools in Casey’s communities.

4 years 5 months ago

Kent Kwik Enters Tennessee

The Texas-based chain acquires four c-stores and a truck stop.

4 years 5 months ago

Panera Has Nearly 500,000 Coffee Subscribers

The fast-casual chain says 35% of beverage orders include food in the $8.99-a-month program.

4 years 5 months ago

Convenience Store Sales a Mixed Bag So Far in 2020

Overall, sales have remained strong during the first three quarters, but fuel is still catching up.

4 years 5 months ago

Sheetz to Hire More Than 3,000 Employees

The hiring spree will cover stores as well as corporate, food operations, distribution and construction/maintenance.

4 years 5 months ago

Training Cashiers While Competing for Talent

Age verification and the labor landscape are among the educational sessions at the NACS Crack the Code Experience.

4 years 5 months ago

Kevin Smartt Leads NACS Executive Committee, Board of Directors

New retailer and supplier leadership changes announced during the NACS Board of Directors meeting.

4 years 5 months ago

GasBuddy Survey Finds Signs of Industry Rebound

The third-quarter findings show gas station visits surpassed pre-COVID-19 levels.

4 years 5 months ago

Putting Safety First

Providing protective measures for both customers and employees is a smart move for retailers.

4 years 5 months ago

Demand for To-Go Meals Causes Packaging Problems

They are expensive, sometimes inadequate and in short supply.

4 years 5 months ago

Education Sessions Your Way

The NACS Crack the Code Experience offers three ways to dive into each on-trend topic.

4 years 5 months ago

C-Store Master Breaks Ground for Automated Warehouse

The 120,000-square-foot facility will open in early 2021.

4 years 5 months ago

Duke Energy to Expand EV Charging in South Carolina

The three-year pilot will create a fast-charging network for electric vehicles.

4 years 5 months ago

FamilyMart to Test Shelf-Stocking Robots in Japan

If the test succeeds, more robots will roll out to stores.

4 years 5 months ago