Industry News

Republicans Propose Return-to-Work Bonuses
Current unemployment benefits may discourage some from resuming their old jobs.
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Wednesday, June 03, 2020
Starbucks to Add More Drive-Thrus
Coffee shop giant plans to move away from malls in favor of stand-alone locations.
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Wednesday, June 03, 2020
House to Vote on More-Flexible Small Business Loan Program
More than 50% of small business owners want to have their PPP money forgiven, a survey finds.
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Wednesday, June 03, 2020
COVID-19 Sets Back Pace of Auto Industry Trends
Deloitte research looks at consumer interest in new vehicles, technologies and modes of transport.
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Wednesday, June 03, 2020
The Sanitization Challenge
Food retailers are working to keep their stores clean—and communicate that to customers.
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Wednesday, June 03, 2020
Hershey’s Tops List of Most Intimate Brands
The MBLM’s Brand Intimacy 2020 study found nostalgia placed a large role in the results.
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Wednesday, June 03, 2020
PepsiCo Launches $7 Million Initiative
The new program will support communities hit hardest by COVID-19.
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Wednesday, June 03, 2020
Snack Bar Sales Declined During Social Distancing
However, the long-term growth of snacks appears to be unaffected by the pandemic.
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Wednesday, June 03, 2020
C-Stores Seek Heroes and Celebrate Summer Road Trips
The Wawa Foundation offers a $50,000 grant; Pilot Flying J touts National Road Trip Day.
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Wednesday, June 03, 2020
Anheuser-Busch, NACS Team Up on Industry Insights
In a webinar, the beer giant shared how it is navigating the pandemic, and NACS research highlighted SOI data and the current retail landscape.
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Thursday, May 21, 2020
Kwik Trip’s ‘Retail Helpers’ Now Working in 75% of Stores
The program gives disabled people a job and experience.
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Wednesday, June 03, 2020
Retailers Struggle With Coronavirus Staffing Costs
Employers want to reward workers but face huge increases in expenses.
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Monday, June 01, 2020
Oil Demand Is Making a Comeback
More vehicle traffic increases the need for fuel.
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Monday, June 01, 2020
COVID-19 Speeds Robotic Delivery Improvements
Delivery robots ease quarantine challenges in the U.K.
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Monday, June 01, 2020
Self-Serve Beverages at C-Stores Coming Back Online
Wawa reinstates self-pour at some stores, while Indiana OKs reopening c-store soda fountains.
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Monday, June 01, 2020
Innovating the Off-Premise Food Business
From third-party delivery to ghost kitchens, off-site innovations help keep restaurants’ lights on.
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Monday, June 01, 2020
Kum & Go App Adds Fuel Pay Feature
Also, StrasGlobal launched online ordering and curbside delivery at its managed locations.
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Monday, June 01, 2020
U.K., EU Menthol Ban Starts Today
The prohibition will not allow for sell-through, and it includes flavored cigarettes.
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Monday, June 01, 2020
U.S. Supreme Court Denies Valero Energy Petition
Valero requested a ruling on the “point of obligation” for the Renewable Fuel Standard.
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Monday, June 01, 2020
Cans Are In
Aluminum containers might be the next big thing for beverages.
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Monday, June 01, 2020
Support Frontline Employees With the AG CHAIN Act
The bill seeks to exempt a portion of 2020 earnings from federal income and payroll taxes.
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Monday, June 01, 2020
The Global Life Cycle of COVID-19
Convenience retail panelists from Australia, the U.K., Philippines and Scandinavia share what the future holds as pandemic regulations ease.
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Monday, June 01, 2020
Mastercard Agrees to EMV Delay
As the last holdout, the credit card firm will grant gas stations an extension on pump upgrades.
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Monday, June 01, 2020
Spending in C-Stores Is on the Upswing
The candy and non-alcoholic packaged beverage categories see solid growth.
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Thursday, May 21, 2020
Sheetz, Wawa and TA Express Respond to Community Needs
Convenience leaders supply crucial face masks and food.
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Thursday, May 21, 2020

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