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Will Gas Prices Deter Summer Vacations?

Yes, gas prices are up, but they’re only a fraction of the cost of a vacation. And yes, you should take one!

3 years 2 months ago

Charlotte C-Stores Join Initiative to Sell More Healthy Foods

The county-wide program takes aim at food deserts in the area where grocers are reluctant to expand.

3 years 2 months ago

Hershey Celebrates Women’s History Month With Chocolate Bar

The company is also partnering with a nonprofit that supports and empowers young women.

3 years 2 months ago

Australian ALDI Trials Pizza Vending Machine

The oven has an all-glass front so customers can watch their pizza made in two minutes.

3 years 2 months ago

A Journey to CCPA Compliance

This week’s Conexxus webinar will discuss how one operator reached compliance with California’s privacy act.

3 years 2 months ago

Road Trips Beckon Despite Price at Pump

Yes, gas prices are up, but they’re only a fraction of the cost of a vacation. And yes, you should take one!

3 years 2 months ago

Higher Name-Brand Prices Push Consumers to Buy Private Label

80% of shoppers are actively looking for ways to cut costs, including buying store-brand items.

3 years 2 months ago

DoorDash Offers 30-Minute Grocery Delivery With Albertsons

The new express service is now available in 20+ U.S. cities, following a successful pilot.

3 years 2 months ago

More People Are at Work, U.S. Census Data Show

As Omicron recedes, the labor market is showing signs of bouncing back.

3 years 2 months ago

Coca-Cola Launches Global Innovation Platform

Coca-Cola Creations will release limited edition products, starting with Coca-Cola Starlight.

3 years 2 months ago

Hostess Gives Donuts a Jolt of Caffeine

Each chocolate mocha or caramel macchiato glazed donut has slightly less caffeine than a cup of coffee.

3 years 2 months ago

12 Food Trends for 2022

Look for sea moss, passionfruit, hibiscus and umami flavors.

3 years 2 months ago

AI Company Aims to Collect 100 Billion Facial Images

Clearview AI wants to identify everyone in the world, stirring backlash from tech firms and world leaders.

3 years 2 months ago

Red Bull Was No. 1 CPG Growth Leader

Self-care, convenient meals, indulgence and home care were the four main themes of IRI’s 2021 CPG winners.

3 years 2 months ago

Murphy USA to Host Hiring Event

Applicants can reserve an interview slot online for February 24.

3 years 2 months ago

Swipe Fees Need to Be Addressed, Say Merchants

Retailers ask Congress to lower a major business cost as Amazon, Visa strike U.K. deal on payments.

3 years 2 months ago

This Restaurant Is Trying the 4-Day Workweek

Fast-casual eatery Dig is giving its full-time employees three days off.

3 years 2 months ago

Beverage Makers Turn to Aluminum to Meet Sustainability Demands

More than 70% of new beverage product introductions are in cans as some consumers eschew plastic.

3 years 2 months ago

Sheetz to Power 70% of Its Pennsylvania C-Stores With Renewable Energy

Elsewhere, Tiger Solar, owned by Tiger Fuels, reveals a major rebrand.

3 years 2 months ago

Working From Home Shifts Traffic Patterns

Trips were down 9% in the mornings and 6% in the evenings last year.

3 years 2 months ago