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Panera Adds 26 Drinks to Unlimited Coffee Subscription

Panera CEO hopes expanding the program’s beverage menu will lift lunch and dinner daypart sales.

3 years ago

Pilot Flying J Offers $1 Cold Brew Today

The company is celebrating National Cold Brew Day with a promo and a new cold brew flavor.

3 years ago

Verizon Raises Minimum Pay to $20 an Hour

The communications company will automatically bump current employees to $20 an hour, and they’re offering sign-on bonuses.

3 years ago

Consumers Overestimate the EV Market

They think there are a lot more EVs on the market than reality, and they want EV charging at convenience stores.

3 years ago

Wawa Plans Aggressive Growth

The retailer wants to double its store count and enter new states; meanwhile, Rutter’s opens its 80th location.

3 years ago

Gasoline Demand Ticks Upward as Prices Ease Off Record Highs

Crude oil is hovering at $100 a barrel and supply worries continue.

3 years ago

EV Battery Shortage Could Be Worse Than Computer-Chip Issues

Global battery cell production is less than 10% of what the EV industry will need in 10 years.

3 years ago

Here’s How to Have More Creative Signage

A content management system can organize and schedule digital signage, giving retailers more time to focus on creativity and thoughtful implementation.

3 years ago

Wegmans to Accept SNAP Payments for Online Orders

The grocer is partnering with Instacart to widen access to delivery and pickup services.

3 years ago

Turn Your Customers Into Superfans

This free webinar will show you how to improve your current loyalty program.

3 years ago

Rite Aid to Shutter 145 ‘Unprofitable’ Stores

Pharmacies are feeling the pressure from online competitors like Amazon Pharmacy.

3 years ago

Legislators Urge Visa, Mastercard to Cancel Swipe-Fee Increases

A bipartisan letter to the credit card companies said that the fees hurt consumers; swipe fees were up over 25.6% in c-stores last year.

3 years ago

Casual Dining Makes a Comeback

Here are the casual dining restaurants that are seeing the most foot traffic increase.

3 years ago

California Wants to Triple EV Sales in 4 Years

The auto industry questions the feasibility of this goal, while environmentalists call for more aggressive plans.

3 years ago

Global Popcorn to Reach $18.82 Billion Valuation by 2031

The subcategory’s growth is fueled by ready-to-eat varieties.

3 years ago

Kroger Expands Reusable Packaging Options

The grocery chain’s partnership with Loop now encompasses private labels and major brands.

3 years ago

Alternative Snacks Is Ripe With Opportunity

The category provides customers with a taste of the unusual.

3 years ago

Walmart Adds More Customers to Its Autonomous Delivery Program

The self-driving delivery option will now be available to residents of Chandler, Arizona.

3 years ago

Krispy Kreme to Price a Dozen Doughnuts Based on Gas Prices

Meanwhile, Panera Bread is testing an AI coffee machine.

3 years ago

The C-Store Industry Is Tackling 2022 Head On

This year’s NACS SOI Summit was a groundbreaking event amid a record year.

3 years ago