Industry News

Protect Responsible Main Street Businesses From Coronavirus Liability
NACS, associations seek protections for retailers that provided essential services during the pandemic.
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Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Credit Card Swipe Fees Continue to Thwart Merchants
Retailers want to lower fees they describe as “a hidden tax.”
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Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Small Firms Struggle With Testing Staff for COVID-19
The cost, logistics of safety checks are challenging; meanwhile a new study says antibodies may be short-lived.
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Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Oil Prices Bounce Back
Analysis from Fuels Market News indicates a strengthening market.
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Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Coins Are in Short Supply
COVID-19 crimped currency circulation, and some retailers are struggling to make change.
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Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Scammers Pose as C-Store Officials and Take Receipts
West Virginia State Police warn gas station owners to alert their clerks to the scam.
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Tuesday, June 23, 2020
C-Stores Not Out of the Woods Yet
April was a tough month for foodservice and fuel, while some in-store categories saw strong sales.
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Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Highway Bill Passes Committee Along Party-Line Vote
NACS opposes the legislation because it discourages private investment in EV charging infrastructure.
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Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Ideas for Reimagining Store Layouts
Industry experts share new ideas for forecourt design, store layouts and innovating the drive-thru.
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Tuesday, June 23, 2020
McDonald’s Prepares $200 Million Marketing Campaign
The fast food chain is starting to deploy a promotional plan to push its chicken and breakfast menus.
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Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Conexxus Announces Leadership Growth
The organization adds new board members and staff and welcomes new member organizations.
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Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Fuels Institute Creates EV Council
Research will focus on information that will give fuel retailers the knowledge needed to prepare for EVs.
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Tuesday, June 23, 2020
U.K. Court Rejects Mastercard, Visa Appeal on Swipe Fees
The landmark ruling affirms a lower court decision that the firms charged excessive credit and debit card fees.
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Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Wawa Hits 900th Store Milestone
The Pennsylvania-based chain opened new stores in New Jersey and Florida.
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Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Companies, States Observe Juneteenth
A growing number of businesses are giving employees off today to commemorate the end of slavery in the U.S.
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Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Startup Aims to Reduce Plastic With Refillable Packaging
After a successful pilot, Loop’s “milkman model” program is set to roll out nationwide by July 1.
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Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Oil Holds Gains Despite Fears of COVID-19 Resurgence
OPEC, allies will meet this week to assess recent production cutbacks.
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Tuesday, June 23, 2020
RaceTrac Launches New Fuel Rewards VIP Program
Members save at the pump and receive extra benefits in-store.
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Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Research Predicts U.S. Summer Travel Behaviors for 2020
Cleanliness, health and safety remain a priority when traveling, visiting c-stores.
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Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Highway Bill Markup Begins in House
The partisan legislation discourages private sector investment in EV charging infrastructure.
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Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Yesway, Allsup’s Add Custom Masks to Store Uniform
Stores tell employees and customers that we’re “In This Together.”
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Tuesday, June 23, 2020
How E-Commerce Is Changing Shopping
This week’s Convenience Matters podcast dives into the impacts of home delivery and curbside pickup.
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Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Gas Buying Habits During the Pandemic
A new GasBuddy survey reveals which U.S. cities filled up the most during the COVID-19 crisis.
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Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Creating a Safe Learning Environment
Executive Education programs will follow COVID-19 prevention protocols.
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Tuesday, June 23, 2020
7-Eleven Refocuses 7-Eleven Day
The retailer will celebrate its birthday by providing one million meals to Feeding America.
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Tuesday, June 23, 2020

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