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FreshStop Digitally Thanks Frontliners
The South African chain and their customers thank workers even while socially distanced.
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Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Cristobal Threatens U.S. Gulf Coast
The tropical storm is expected to move ashore along the Louisiana coast late Sunday into early Monday.
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Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Coalition Urges Support EV Charging Private Investment
NACS joined NATSO and other groups to urge Congress to consider private sector investment for EV charging solutions.
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Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Senate Passes Paycheck Protection Flexibility Bill
H.R. 7010 would give more leeway to small business owners taking advantage of PPP loans.
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Thursday, June 11, 2020
Five Ways to Enhance Restroom Sanitation
Signage, fixtures and cleanliness help reassure consumers about safe facilities.
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Thursday, June 11, 2020
Nominations Open for 6th Annual Sani Food Safety Awards
Contest recognizes innovations, excellence and best practices.
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Thursday, June 11, 2020
HollyFrontier and QuikTrip Help Tulsa Families in Need
Volunteers prepare and distribute meals and c-store gift cards.
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Thursday, June 11, 2020
Massachusetts Flavor Ban Now in Effect
Tobacco users in the state are limited to buying menthol and flavored products at smoking bars.
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Thursday, June 11, 2020
Meal Kits Are Making a Comeback
But the DIY products still face some hurdles.
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Thursday, June 11, 2020
More People Drive as Gas Prices Stay Low
Meanwhile, Ford still sees a bright future for electric vehicles.
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Thursday, June 11, 2020
Dollar Stores See Pandemic Sales Bump
Dollar General stocks more fresh produce, while Dollar Tree expands its Snack Zones.
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Thursday, June 11, 2020
COVID-19 Shows Need for Smart Food Safety
A new FDA blueprint would use blockchain to more easily track and trace food products.
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Thursday, June 11, 2020
Aldi Expands Curbside Pickup
The discount grocer will offer the service at nearly 600 stores across 35 states.
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Thursday, June 11, 2020
JR East to Open 100 Automated C-Stores
The East Japan Railway Co. is accelerating plans to build more unmanned stores by 2024.
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Thursday, June 11, 2020
Switching to EMV the Easy Way
This week’s Convenience Matters podcast helps retailers figure out how to do EMV upgrades.
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Thursday, June 11, 2020
Unrest Hits Convenience Stores
Neighbors help businesses clean up following days of protests across the U.S.
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Thursday, June 11, 2020
Most Post-Pandemic Payments May Be Cashless
China plans upcoming tests of its own digital currency.
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Thursday, June 11, 2020
Trips See Modest Uptick But Spend Growth Slips
Packaged beverage sales improve, candy and alcohol hold steady, but salty snacks lag, PDI/NACS Insights show.
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Thursday, June 11, 2020
C-Stores and Fuel Wholesalers Lend a Hand
Sheetz serves over 600,000 free meals; Exxon supports health-care workers.
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Thursday, June 11, 2020
Food Costs Jump During Pandemic
As retailers debate how to offset operations costs, consumers see the biggest price increases in almost 50 years.
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Thursday, June 11, 2020
Asian C-Stores See Changes in Ownership, Higher Growth
FamilyMart Thailand stores change hands; 7-Eleven Malaysia stores report sales jump.
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Thursday, June 11, 2020
Hurricane Activity Predicted ‘Above Normal’
Retailers are urged to take steps now to prepare for hurricanes and other natural disasters.
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Wednesday, June 03, 2020
Massachusetts Voters to Decide C-Store Alcohol Sales
A Cumberland Farms-backed ballot initiative seeks to allow retailers to sell beer and wine.
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Wednesday, June 03, 2020
Convenience Retailers Focus on New Opportunities
New realities instead of a return to normal are driving long-term strategic plans for convenience stores.
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Wednesday, June 03, 2020
Anheuser-Busch Seeks Creative Fans
The beer giant launched a hiring campaign for its newest hard seltzer brand.
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Wednesday, June 03, 2020

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