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Opportunity Flows for Low- and No-Alcohol Beverages

A U.K. study finds that about 40% of consumers are drinking less alcohol since the pandemic began.

4 years 6 months ago

California Invests in Hydrogen Fuel Infrastructure

The state will spend as much as $115 million to develop 111 stations by 2027.

4 years 6 months ago

Starbucks Plans 22,000 New Stores by 2030

The openings will boost the chain’s locations to about 55,000 stores within the next decade.

4 years 6 months ago

Pandemic Brings Big Changes to Food Industry

More business operators see value in digital transformation.

4 years 6 months ago

NACS Joins COVID-19 Education and Equity Project

The aim is providing open, scientific vaccine information to the public.

4 years 6 months ago

Kwik Trip Finalizes Purchase of Stop-N-Go Stores

Some locations will be rebranded; others will keep original name.

4 years 6 months ago

COVID-19 to Disrupt Consumer Behaviors Through 2025

Retailers must adapt to meet shoppers’ new demands and concerns.

4 years 6 months ago

Japanese C-Stores Join Toyota in Electric Delivery Truck Test

Can EVs deliver cost-efficiency, refuel quickly and handle the loads?

4 years 6 months ago

Thorntons Offers Refreshing Rewards

Holiday promotion means 25 days of gifts and goodies.

4 years 6 months 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 6 months ago

EPA Will Keep Existing Soot Standards

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

4 years 6 months ago

Amazon Fresh Expands to Illinois

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

4 years 6 months ago

U.K. Gets First Solo Electric Charging Station

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

4 years 6 months ago

Learning From Our Nordic Neighbors

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

4 years 6 months 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 6 months ago

Who Gets the First COVID-19 Vaccines?

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

4 years 6 months 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 6 months ago

Gas Station Uses TikTok to Tackle Homelessness

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

4 years 6 months ago

Things to Consider for Your Foodservice Recovery Plan

The NPD Group shares five consumer-focused recommendations.

4 years 6 months ago

Thanksgiving Fuel Consumption Lowest Since 1997

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

4 years 6 months ago