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Swipe Fees Add to Inflation for Americans Celebrating July 4

The fees merchants pay for accepting credit cards soared 25% last year to a record $137.8 billion.

2 years 10 months ago

Chick-fil-A Leads in Customer Satisfaction for 8th Consecutive Year

When it comes to fast-food chains overall, customer satisfaction is slipping.

2 years 10 months ago

Health Benefits Give C-Stores the Competitive Edge to Hire, Retain Workers

Companies can no longer offer standard health benefits—they must be low-cost and reliable, too.

2 years 10 months ago

Bean-less RTD Coffee Startup Nets $40 Million in Funding

Consumers are not letting go of their ready-to-drink coffees anytime soon.

2 years 10 months ago

MAPCO Unveils ‘Store of the Future’ Design

Features include advanced checkout technologies, fee-less ATMs and Amazon lockers.

2 years 10 months ago

7-Eleven Touts Its 27th Annual Operation Chill

The program provides police officers with Slurpee coupons to give to young people in their communities.

2 years 10 months ago

Cooking at Home Expected to Stay Above Pre-Pandemic Levels

Consumers want convenience when preparing meals, with little or no prep and fast options.

2 years 10 months ago

SPAR UK Launches 20-Minute Delivery

The Great Britain c-stores are partnering with Deliveroo, giving customers access to 2,000 products.

2 years 10 months ago

Rutter’s Features SPAM Menu Items

The lineup includes seven food items for a limited time only.

2 years 10 months ago

Employers Cover Worker Fuel Costs to Stay Competitive

Though gas prices are trickling down, it costs some people twice as much to fill up these days, and the labor market is still tight.

2 years 10 months ago

Here’s How C-Stores Honor First Responders

Convenience retailers also recognize those who serve on the frontlines—their own employees.

2 years 10 months ago

Amazon to Host 2 Prime Days This Year

The announced extra day comes after lackluster revenue growth from the e-commerce giant.

2 years 10 months ago

Inflation Impacts Consumers’ July 4 Celebrations

Many are cutting back on dining out, fireworks and travel.

2 years 10 months ago

Walmart Canada Launches Virtual C-Store

The retail giant has partnered with Instacart on 30-minute delivery of 4,000 items.

2 years 10 months ago

Why Raising Pay to Attract Workers Isn’t Your Only Option

Pay increases only go so far—here’s why you need to add a low-cost, reliable health insurance plan to your benefits offer.

2 years 10 months ago

How to Become Digitally Agile

There are certain things c-store retailers should be asking potential vendors to get the most value.

2 years 10 months ago

FavTrip Partners With Vroom Delivery on Subscriptions

Retailers can customize their offers and the fees go to them, not third-party providers.

2 years 10 months ago

Sweetgreen Gamifies Loyalty Program

Total digital sales were 66% of the fast-casual chain’s revenue in this year’s first quarter.

2 years 10 months ago

High Gas Prices Crimp Convenience Store Sales

53% of retailers surveyed say they expect sales to be lower this summer than last summer.

2 years 10 months ago

Car Travel to Set Record This Independence Day

About 42 million people will hit the road over the holiday weekend—topping 2020 numbers.

2 years 10 months ago