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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 10 months ago

Chick-fil-A Offers Free Food for Coins

The national coin shortage inspires creative ways of collecting currency.

4 years 10 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 10 months ago

New Technology Helps Curb Food Waste

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

4 years 10 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 10 months ago

Consumers Clamor for Canned Foods

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

4 years 10 months ago

Supermarkets Bring Milk In-House

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

4 years 10 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 10 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 10 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 10 months ago

Making Customers Feel Memorable

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

4 years 10 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 10 months ago

FDA Expands Recall List for Toxic Hand Sanitizers

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

4 years 10 months ago

Visa, Mastercard Debit Fees Probe Sought

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

4 years 10 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 10 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 10 months ago

Major Truck Stops Require Customers to Wear Masks

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

4 years 10 months ago

One Size Doesn’t Not Fit all C-stores

7-Eleven Japan aims to give each location its own autonomy.

4 years 10 months ago

One Size Doesn’t Fit All C-stores

7-Eleven Japan aims to give each location its own autonomy.

4 years 10 months ago

How the Spanish Flu Affected the Petroleum Industry

Fuels Market News Magazine delves into the NPN archives to see how the sector fared in the 1918 pandemic.

4 years 10 months ago