Industry News

C-Stores Expand Food Offerings
From meal kits to fresh-made menu items, retailers are turning their stores into food destinations.
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Wednesday, July 31, 2019
7-Eleven Outlines India Market Plan
The chain will begin with 500 Mumbai locations with partner Future 7.
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Friday, July 26, 2019
The Road to Electric Cars
Experts lay out exactly what has to happen for electric cars become as ubiquitous as their gas-powered predecessors.
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Friday, July 26, 2019
Uber Expands In-Car Shopping
Riders can now purchase luggage, snacks, movies and the latest tech through the Cargo app.
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Friday, July 26, 2019
U.K.’s ‘All-In’ Deposit Return Scheme
The Association of Convenience Stores voices concerns about retailers processing returned recyclables.
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Friday, July 26, 2019
Craft Brewers Embrace the Four-Pack
Rather than a traditional six-pack, craft beer makers opt for 16-ounce cans bundled into groups of four.
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Friday, July 26, 2019
Giant Eagle Soars with Checkout-Free System
The retailer aims to offer the first no-hassle checkout system for a large chain.
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Friday, July 26, 2019
NACS Show to Spotlight CBD Retailing
Two specialized education sessions will cover CBD challenges, opportunities.
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Friday, July 26, 2019
Deliver Me from High Delivery Fees
McDonald’s adds DoorDash. Domino battles sales drop. Politician blasts Grubhub.
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Friday, July 26, 2019
Coffee-Beer from the Land of Sky Blue Waters
Pabst launches Hard Coffee, a caffeinated malt beverage.
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Friday, July 26, 2019
New White Paper Offers Beverage Insights
Retailers should look to functional beverages, cold coffee and more.
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Friday, July 26, 2019
Plant-based Meat Is Talk of the Menu
Look for more product options as demand grows.
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Friday, July 26, 2019
Starbucks Debuts Express Format in China
Starbucks Now takes center stage in Beijing, while U.S. stores will ditch newspapers.
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Friday, July 26, 2019
Supersize Your Education
This year, NACS introduces Super Sessions to both inspire and educate at the NACS Show.
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Friday, July 26, 2019
Embracing Change at the Fuel Island
This week’s Convenience Matters podcast talks with two industry pros from Kwik Trip and Gulf Oil about the future of fuel.
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Friday, July 26, 2019
Panera Reaches for the Sky
The fast-casual chain focuses on breakfast and dinner strategies to up its game.
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Friday, July 26, 2019
Chocolate Without Added Sugar
Nestlé has created a new recipe that reduces the sugar amount in chocolate by 40%.
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Friday, July 26, 2019
Taco Bell Launches ‘T-MoBell’
Next week, the Mexican chain will open three co-branded stores with T-Mobile US.
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Friday, July 26, 2019
Dollar General Works to Win Wealthier Shoppers
New strategy fuels focus on home furnishings, party supplies.
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Friday, July 26, 2019
NACS Announces Scholarship Winners
The NACS Scholarship Program recognizes 11 young associates for their leadership potential.
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Friday, July 26, 2019
Kum & Go Teams Up for Tests with Mars Wrigley
The c-store chain is manufacturer’s first Innovative Merchandising Incubator.
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Thursday, July 25, 2019
Facial Recognition Technology Is More Commonplace
It’s also becoming more controversial.
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Thursday, July 25, 2019
The Hidden Costs of Absurdly Fast Shipping
Super-fast deliveries are convenient, but the environment pays.
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Thursday, July 25, 2019
Automated Fulfillment Centers Take Hold
Kroger to build a digitally enabled e-commerce center in Atlanta; Tel Aviv operation automates grocery order fulfillment.
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Thursday, July 25, 2019
NACS Launches Disaster Preparedness Resources
The tool kit is designed to help convenience retailers with emergency planning, preparation and recovery.
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Thursday, July 25, 2019

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