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Inflation Surged Before Ukraine Conflict

The U.S. economy has room to give, and consumers will adjust their spending.

3 years 2 months ago

Hy-Vee Raises $1 Million for Military Members

The retailer encouraged customers to round up their transactions.

3 years 2 months ago

The Wills Group Acquires 6 MAPCO C-Stores

The deal expands the convenience retailer and fuel marketer’s locations to 277 across the Mid-Atlantic region.

3 years 2 months ago

NACS: EV Infrastructure Should Be a Level Playing Field

The industry’s investment in EV charging has growth opportunities, but only if there is an investment return.

3 years 2 months ago

A Stop for Gas Changed His Life

When Army veteran Chuck Stewart’s wife stopped at a Weigel’s store, his life was forever changed.

3 years 2 months ago

Managers Are Stressed Out

Staffing instability has leaders overwhelmed, while almost all employees agreed that their supervisor has an impact on their well-being at work.

3 years 2 months ago

7-Eleven Does the Math for Pi Day

On Monday, March 14, customers can get a whole pizza for $3.14.

3 years 2 months ago

Oil Prices Bounce as Americans Grimace at the Pump

Prices dipped Wednesday and then rose sharply as UAE backtracked on statements to help crude supply.

3 years 2 months ago

The Wills Group Buys 6 MAPCO C-Stores

The deal expands the convenience retailer and fuel marketer’s locations to 277 across the Mid-Atlantic region.

3 years 2 months ago

Managers Need a Break

Staffing instability has leaders overwhelmed, while almost all employees agreed that their supervisor has an impact on their well-being at work.

3 years 2 months ago

Oil Prices Bounce as High Prices at the Pump Impact Americans

Prices dipped Wednesday and then rose sharply as UAE backtracked on statements to help crude supply.

3 years 2 months ago

Pilot Company Launches $1 Billion ‘New Horizons’ Initiative

The retailer will remodel 400+ travel centers over three years and add new technology like self-checkout and EV charging.

3 years 2 months ago

Merchants Ask Congress to Investigate Visa and Mastercard Fees

The letter to a House committee cites President Biden’s call to fight inflation with competition.

3 years 2 months ago

Oil Prices Pull Back

Analysts say market volatility could last as long as the Russian/Ukrainian conflict.

3 years 2 months ago

Front-Line Retail Employees Don’t Feel Heard

A report finds that 63% of retailers are planning to invest more budget into the overall employee experience in 2022.

3 years 2 months ago

Looking Back: What the State of the Union Means for C-Stores

Biden’s address to the U.S. last week touched on many issues that impact c-store retailers.

3 years 2 months ago

Taco Bell App Users Up 100,000 Since Subscription Launch

Fast-casual restaurants flourished during the pandemic partly because of loyalty programs.

3 years 2 months ago

U.S. to Ban All Russian Oil Imports

Biden says, “We will not be part of subsidizing Putin’s war.”

3 years 2 months ago

Dollar General to Add 10,000 Jobs

The discount retailer wants to hire from within, saying 75% of its senior-level employees are internally promoted.

3 years 2 months ago

Restaurants See Uptick in Digital Orders

Mobile, online and third-party outlets account for 41% of sales vs. 32% for on-premise purchases.

3 years 2 months ago