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Pilot Flying J Goes Outside Haslam Family for Next CEO

Shameek Konar, chief strategy officer, will take the helm in January 2021.

4 years 4 months ago

Rutter’s Updates Its Infrastructure

Pennsylvania chain chooses PDI to help strengthen data security.

4 years 4 months ago

Coca-Cola Sees Brighter Days Ahead

Executives predict improved European, Asian sales as the regions emerge from the pandemic.

4 years 4 months ago

U.K. C-Stores Deploy Scan-and-Go App

500 retailers could have the QR-code-based contactless app in place by December 2020.

4 years 4 months ago

Creating a Business With a Purpose

How do you reinvent the convenience store with a unique focus on sustainability? This week’s Convenience Matters podcast looks at how Thornton’s Budgens has found success.

4 years 4 months ago

FDA Cracks Down on Unauthorized ENDS

The agency warned 10 companies to remove flavored disposable e-cigs and e-liquid products from the market.

4 years 4 months ago

Food Stamp Aid Skyrockets

More than six million people signed up for assistance during the early months of the pandemic.

4 years 4 months ago

Yahoo Mail Users Can Shop Directly From Inbox

Verizon Media partners with Walmart to streamline online grocery shopping.

4 years 4 months ago

Holiday Spending Buoys C-Store Channel

The July 4th bump has since trailed off as trips remain depressed, PDI/NACS Insights show.

4 years 5 months ago

Oral Pouch Products Aim to Replace Cigarettes

There’s a wide range of new products in the category, and some don’t even contain tobacco.

4 years 5 months ago

7-Eleven Enhances 7NOW App

Shoppers can order and pay ahead of time for in-store pickup to minimize human contact.

4 years 5 months ago

Wawa to Open Its First Drive-Thru

The Pennsylvania chain says its new New Jersey c-store will offer convenience plus safety.

4 years 5 months ago

OPEC, Russia-Led Alliance Agree to Lift Production

Reports say the worst impact of COVID on global oil demand has passed.

4 years 5 months ago

Itochu of Japan to Take Over FamilyMart Stores

The trading house hopes to introduce innovations and boost sales.

4 years 5 months ago

C-Store Food and Fuel Sales Declined in May

NACS CSX data hinted at signs of improvement inside the store, but foodservice and fuels took a hit.

4 years 5 months ago

Pennsylvania Offers COVID-19 ‘Hazard Pay’ Grants

Convenience and grocery stores, other essential businesses need to apply by July 31 for up to 500 employees per location.

4 years 5 months ago

GoMart Joins Retailers Requiring Face Masks

The new policy comes as states, localities debate who should enforce the rules.

4 years 5 months ago

Amazon Launches Smart Shopping Carts

Grocery shoppers select items, bag them and walk out as the company looks to expand in Philadelphia.

4 years 5 months ago

Chipotle to Add 10,000 Employees for Drive-Thru Push

The chain anticipates including outdoor lanes at more than 60% of new stores.

4 years 5 months ago

COVID-19’s Impact on Restroom Design

Here are six design strategies to help keep germs at bay in public bathrooms.

4 years 5 months ago