Industry News

Swipe-Fee Webinar Now Available
NACS members can access a recording of the April webinar on the class action settlement.
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Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Maryland Officially Joins Tobacco-21 Club
The state will raise the legal tobacco buying age to 21 starting in October.
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Friday, May 24, 2019
High’s Introduces Frictionless Checkout
The mobile payment option will be available in 36 locations by the end of the month.
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Friday, May 24, 2019
A Reason to Stop
This week’s Convenience Matters podcast explores why clean bathrooms and good food are c-store musts.
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Friday, May 24, 2019
Hershey’s to Launch Chocolate Bar with Emojis
The brand is changing its iconic design for the first time in this limited-edition milk chocolate bar.
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Friday, May 24, 2019
A Chicken-Free Sandwich for Chick-fil-A?
The chicken sandwich chain might include a vegan entrée on its menu.
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Friday, May 24, 2019
A Focus on Brand Strategy
At the NACS Marketing Leadership Program, attendees participate in a robust learning environment.
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Friday, May 24, 2019
Cryptocurrency App Now Accepted at Starbucks, Other Retailers
Lower swipe fees and no chargebacks are a sweetener for the big chains quietly participating.
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Friday, May 24, 2019
C-Store Delivery Service Expands in Texas
San Antonio residents can now enjoy late-night, low-cost delivery via goPuff.
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Thursday, May 23, 2019
Amazon to Help Employees Launch Delivery Startups
In a separate move, the online retail giant may turn to machines—not people—to pack orders.
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Thursday, May 23, 2019
7-Eleven Rolls Out Vitaminwater Slurpee
New low-calorie beverage pairs florals, herbals and botanicals with berries.
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Thursday, May 23, 2019
San Francisco May Ban Facial Recognition Technology
Concerned skeptics, including police and some tech firms, worry about invasive future uses.
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Thursday, May 23, 2019
C-Stores Open New Doors
Buc-ee’s, Parker’s and Wawa are among the convenience retailers with new locales.
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Thursday, May 23, 2019
CBD and Cannabis News Update
This week’s CBD and cannabis updates from the U.S. and around the globe.
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Thursday, May 23, 2019
Indulgent and Healthy Are Top Product Trends
Check out the new food and beverage products that made it big in 2018.
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Monday, May 20, 2019
Consumption of Beer, Wine and Spirits Slows
Highly competitive beverage market puts a damper on drinking.
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Monday, May 20, 2019
Packaging Can Impact Product Success
Study reports on brands’ plans to up spending on consumer goods packaging.
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Monday, May 20, 2019
Barriers Still Remain for Autonomous Vehicles
Americans remain skeptics; Chinese welcome driverless cars.
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Monday, May 20, 2019
More Moms Opt for Grocery Delivery, Pickup
53% of moms said they need better solutions to save more time when shopping.
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Monday, May 20, 2019
San Francisco Bans Credit-Only Stores
Bay area joins Philadelphia and New Jersey in banning cashless trend.
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Monday, May 20, 2019
Beverly Hills Debates First U.S. Tobacco Ban
The California city seeks to be the first in the U.S. to outlaw the sale of tobacco products.
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Monday, May 20, 2019
EPA Sends RFS to White House
The draft 2020-21 Renewable Fuel Standard blending requirements are at the White House for review.
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Monday, May 20, 2019
Chick-fil-A’s Recipe for Success
As fast-food chains try new menus, Chick-fil-A sticks with tried-and-true chicken sandwiches.
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Monday, May 20, 2019
Walmart Adopts Tobacco 21 Purchase Age
The retail giant also will stop selling certain flavored e-cigarettes as of July 1.
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Monday, May 20, 2019
A Can of Wine, a Loaf of Bread and You
Canned vino is gaining in popularity and improving in quality.
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Monday, May 20, 2019

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