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Some Vapers Are Returning to Combustibles

Altria pointed to flavor bans as one reason for the renewed interest in traditional cigarettes.

4 years 9 months ago

Consumers Are OK With ‘Fair’ Food Delivery Fees

Flat or distance-based fees are viewed more favorably than minimum-order requirements, a survey finds.

4 years 9 months ago

Personal Funds Prop Up Some Small Businesses

One-third of small business owners have used their own savings or credit cards to keep their enterprises afloat.

4 years 9 months ago

Liability Legislation Introduced in Senate

NACS asks retailers to urge Congress to support the SAFE TO WORK Act to protect responsible businesses.

4 years 9 months ago

Consumers Clamor for Canned Foods

Sales jumped more than 70% during the 15-week period of the pandemic lockdown.

4 years 9 months ago

U.S. Refiners Expected to Post Dismal Second-Quarter Results

The coronavirus pandemic stymies ground and air travel, weighing on the industry’s performance.

4 years 9 months ago

Chick-fil-A Offers Free Food for Coins

The national coin shortage inspires creative ways of collecting currency.

4 years 9 months ago

NRA Urges Lawmakers to Keep Restaurant Dining Rooms Open

The restaurant industry lost $145 billion in revenue during March through June.

4 years 9 months ago

New Technology Helps Curb Food Waste

The pandemic economy emphasizes the importance of distributing food to the hungry.

4 years 9 months ago

Amazon Ramps Up Grocery Delivery in the U.K.

The retailer aims to serve millions of Great Britain shoppers by year’s end with food delivery.

4 years 9 months ago

QSRs Post Higher Prices for Delivery Orders

The average boost for delivery menu items is 15% more than for pickup orders.

4 years 9 months ago

Coffee Brands Wake Up to Home Brew

More consumers are making coffee at home, leading Starbucks and Dunkin’ to refocus on e-commerce.

4 years 9 months ago

Making Customers Feel Memorable

This week’s Convenience Matters podcast provides tips on how to strengthen your memory muscles.

4 years 9 months ago

RaceTrac Waives VIP Rewards Fee for Essential Workers

The first month of the fuel subscription program is free for health-care and other workers who sign up.

4 years 9 months ago

Supermarkets Bring Milk In-House

Kroger, Walmart and Albertsons are building their own bottling plants for private-label brands.

4 years 9 months ago

FDA Expands Recall List for Toxic Hand Sanitizers

The products contain high levels of wood alcohol that could cause death.

4 years 9 months ago

Visa, Mastercard Debit Fees Probe Sought

Senator Durbin and Representative Welch allege anti-competitive practices by major card networks.

4 years 9 months ago

QR Codes Have Found a Niche During the Pandemic

Those quirky bar codes offer an easy, touchless ordering option, and consumers welcome them.

4 years 9 months ago

Grocers Turn Store Safety Measures into Marketing Strategies

The assurance of cleanliness and safety are now part of the customer experience.

4 years 9 months ago

Major Truck Stops Require Customers to Wear Masks

New rule covers more than 1,500 U.S. outlets.

4 years 9 months ago