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U.S. Grants Jones Act Waiver

Homeland Security seeks to ease fuel supply crunch; Colonial Pipeline reportedly pays ransom to hackers.

3 years 11 months ago

McDonald’s Promotes Vaccines Via Coffee Cups

The QSR partnered with the White House on the campaign; CDC updates facemask guidance.

3 years 11 months ago

Korean Consumers Splurge on Decadent C-Store Desserts

Sales of high-end sweets are soaring as South Korean convenience retailers stock more premium desserts.

3 years 11 months ago

Effective Category Management Delivers Excitement

A NACS webinar will share how to drive sales, reduce out-of-stocks and bring new products to shoppers.

3 years 11 months ago

The Future of Gas Stations Might Return to Their Roots

The answer lies in how convenience stores will reimagine their business model.

3 years 11 months ago

U.K. to Ban Junk Food Ads Online, on TV Before 9 p.m.

Also, BOGO supermarket promotions will be restricted for unhealthy foods starting next April.

3 years 11 months ago

Innovation Is the Only Competitive Advantage

Professor and author Soren Kaplan kicks off day two of the in-person NACS Leadership Forum.

4 years ago

Colonial Pipeline Restarts Operations

The company says it will take “several days” for the supply chain to return to normal.

4 years ago

Pilot Flying J Joins Chicken Wars

New offerings will greet summer travelers on the road.

4 years ago

Wawa Installs 50th EV Charging Site

The convenience retailer expects to exceed one million EV charging sessions by end of May.

4 years ago

7-Eleven Canada Rolls Out Summer Promotion

The promo offers skateboarders prizes, collector’s cup and LTO Slurpee flavors.

4 years ago

Sheetz Partners With University to Offer Employees Tuition Discount

Workers can earn degrees for “little or nothing” out of pocket.

4 years ago

Korean C-Stores Now Have Self-Test COVID-19 Kits

The home tests are available in grocery and convenience stores in South Korea.

4 years ago

How to Stop Foodservice Leakage to QSRs

Prepared food offers are the biggest differentiator for the convenience channel—and customers need to know that.

4 years ago

NACS Works With U.S. Agencies on Fuel Waivers

As gas inventories run low, NACS is working with the Biden Administration to provide relief.

4 years ago

Sheetz Announces $2 Hourly Wage Increase

The chain will also invest $12 million in a summer stimulus program for its employees.

4 years ago

Delek DK Stores Roll Out AI Self-Checkout

The c-store retailer will have the touchless technology in place at more than 70 Texas locations by late summer.

4 years ago

Companies Wrestle With Vaccine Requirements

Many would prefer employees return to work fully vaccinated, but few want to mandate it.

4 years ago

Colonial Pipeline Hack Threatens Fuel Supplies

Temporary hours of service wavier issued for truck drivers hauling fuel to East Coast.

4 years ago

Wawa Offers New Hires $500 Bonus

C-stores and other foodservice operators tempt potential workers with bonuses, higher pay.

4 years ago