News Archives
Jan 17, 2025
FDA Authorizes Marketing for 20 Zyn Pouches
This is the agency’s first PMTA approval for nicotine pouches.
FTC Files Lawsuit Alleging Beverage Price Discrimination
Complaint notes that discriminatory pricing practices were not justified.
Judge Blocks Graphic Warning Labels for Cigarettes
Cigarette packages and ads would have been required to contain images illustrating health risks.
QuikTrip Co-Founder Burt Holmes Dies at 93
Holmes co-founded the Oklahoma-based c-store in 1958 with his former junior high school classmate.
Pilot Opens ‘Largest Store to Date’
Plus, Weigel’s opens its 83rd location, and more.
Alltown Fresh Fights Heart Disease
And other retailers make community donations to local causes.
Jan 16, 2025
Circle K Offers Fuel Discounts on West Coast to Spur Donations
Plus, a look at how the NACS Foundation and other organizations are helping support wildfire relief efforts.
Coen Markets Teams Up With Professional Soccer Team
The retailer is partnering with the Pittsburgh Riverhounds and will focus on giving back to the community.
Chester’s Chicken Unveils ‘5 Buk Box’
The meal deal offers customers three ‘budget-friendly’ box options.
Starbucks to Implement ‘Buy or Leave’ Policy
The QSR is rolling out a new code of conduct starting January 27.
FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3
The dye can be found in candy, soda and other products.
QSRs Launch New Innovations for 2025
From Taco Bell’s ‘dipping burritos’ to Panera’s ‘asiago bagel stacks,’ this is what’s trending.
Jan 15, 2025
BREAKING NEWS: FDA Proposes Radical Nicotine Restrictions
The proposal would limit nicotine content to about 4% of what is currently in a typical cigarette.
California Pulls Clean Truck Waiver Request
The EPA-filed rule would have ‘set timelines for zero-emission truck adoption in California.’
McDonald’s to Close Three CosMc’s
The beverage QSR launched in December 2023 and has seven locations.
Biden Administration Proposes Front Food Labels
The labels would flag key nutrition information on salt, added sugar and saturated fat.
Drone Deliveries Begin to Take Flight
Amazon, Google, Walmart and more seek to get drone delivery off the ground.
Are Drug Stores Coming Back?
After announcing it would close 1,200 stores, Walgreens had a ‘better-than-expected’ fiscal first quarter.
Jan 14, 2025
Casey's Adds to Its Store Count With Acquisition
The transaction includes one travel center and seven convenience stores, plus four liquor stores in central Kentucky.
NACS Continues Fight to Stop Corporate Transparency Act Requirement
NACS has filed a second brief in support of the act remaining blocked following a 2024 Texas court case.
Energy Drink Brands Launch New Flavors
Celsius, Zoa Energy and Red Bull all started off the new year with new innovations.
A C-Store With Music, Trivia and Food
The Tennessean Travel Stop has become a destination.
Jan 13, 2025
Parker’s Kitchen Opens Its 95th Location
Plus, a look at other recently opened stores.
Casey’s Launches LTO Italian Deli Pizza
Also adds new King Hawaiian Italian Deli Sliders to its LTO menu.
SNAP Hot Foods Waiver in Effect in Southern California
Retailers in five counties impacted by wildfires can now sell hot foods to SNAP customers.
Government Seizes $7 Million Worth of Illegal E-Cigarettes
The seized products included mostly flavored, disposable e-cigarettes.
Is Massachusetts’ Menthol Ban Working?
New data from NECSEMA finds smoking rates are unchanged.
Learn How You Can Get Involved with NACS 24/7 Day
Attend a NACS webinar on Jan. 23 to find out how you can make a difference in your community.
Jan 10, 2025
Pilot Re-Launches BOGO Drink Deals
The retailer is offering the deal now through the end of February.
Circle K Canada Rolls Out Meal Deals
The retailer is offering $5, $6 and $7 options throughout the day.
At Chick-fil-A, Robots Help Make Lemonade
The QSR saves ‘up to 10,000 hours of work a day across all locations.’
DoorDash to Deliver Hemp Products
Customers can order ‘hemp-derived THC and CBD beverages, gummies and more.’
New Candies for Valentine’s Day and Easter to Hit Shelves
Mars offers strawberries and crème M&M’s; Hershey launches bunny-shaped sweets.
Flowers Foods to Purchase Simple Mills for $795 Million
Simple Mills is a natural brand offering better-for-you crackers, cookies and snack bars.
Jan 9, 2025
Seven & i Says It’s Looking at Growth in New Regions
The retailer will ‘accelerate expansion’ and ‘seek growth in markets worldwide’ amid quarterly profit drop.
KFC Joins Meal-Deal Craze
Plus, McDonald’s rolled out its ‘McValue’ menu on top of its preexisting $5 deal.
US Ethanol Exports Set New Record in 2024
For the first 11 months of the year, 1.72 billion gallons were exported from the U.S.
2024 Economy ‘Ended on a High Note’
New NRF research shows the year saw ‘impressive resiliency of the consumer and a sturdy labor market.’
What’s Next for Albertsons After Failed Merger?
Albertsons to ‘compete with Walmart’ and is focusing on retail media growth.
Holiday Shoppers Rely on ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Services
More shoppers than ever used payment plans, according to new data.
Jan 8, 2025
7-Eleven Unveils Year-Long Daily Cash Giveaway
The year-long app giveaway offers rewards members the chance to win $5,000 in cash every day.
Casey’s Debuts Eight New Coffee Blends
The ‘Darn Good Coffee’ blends feature options like high caffeine and salted caramel toffee.
Jacksons to Give Away Free Milk for a Year
Eight winners will get a gallon of milk each week in honor of National Milk Day.
Cenex Joins NFL Playoff Excitement
The brand is also hosting its second annual 'Hometown Throwdown' this year.
2025 Retail Security Predictions from Interface Systems
The security provider anticipates AI, advanced video analytics and smarter monitoring solutions will define 2025.
TravelCenters of America Launches New Anti-Trafficking Initiative
The retailer is training employees on how they can help during Human Trafficking Prevention Month.
Jan 7, 2025
EG America Launches $3 Meal Deal
The bundle includes a sausage, egg and cheese breakfast sandwich and any size coffee.
Wawa Unveils ‘Mornings Made Easy’ Campaign
The deal offers Wawa Rewards members a $1 hot coffee, $2 iced coffee or $3 Monster Energy.
FDA Updates Import Alerts on Unauthorized E-Cigarettes
The updates clarify that unauthorized e-cigarettes may be detained without physical examination.
WSJ: Phillips 66 to Buy EPIC NGL for $2.2 Billion
The proposed deal is expected to ‘help Phillips’ per-share earnings immediately.’
Gamified Loyalty Can Increase Visit Frequency and Spend
Paytronix’s 2025 Trend Prediction Report looked at what defined c-stores in 2024 and how trends may impact 2025.
Oreo Rolls Out New Flavors in 2025
From the return of Golden Oreo Cakesters to Oreo Bites, this is what is hitting the shelves this year.
Jan 6, 2025
Retail Foot Traffic was Up in 2024
Maine and North Dakota were the states with the highest year-over-year increases.
Sippin’ on Sweet New QSR Drinks
Dutch Bros, Chick-fil-A and Starbucks all recently launched winter drink items.
Surgeon General Looks to Add More Warning Labels to Alcohol
The label would outline the link between alcohol consumption and increased cancer risk.
General Motors and Ford See Increased EV Sales
GM’s EV sales more than doubled while Ford’s increased by 16% last quarter.
Jan 3, 2025
Here’s Where Buc-ee’s Will Open Its Next Stores
A look at the retailer’s progress with its upcoming sites.
WSJ: Big Retail Continues to Thrive
While smaller businesses struggle to compete with big-box retailers.
Veissman Generations Group Enters North American Foodservice Equipment Business
The German company acquired KPS Global earlier this year.
An Update on Bird Flu in Cows
Nearly 71% of all dairy herds in California have caught the illness since August.
Tesla Sees First Annual Vehicle Sales Drop Since 2011
The company delivered about 1.79 million vehicles in 2024.
Global Flavors Dominated 2024
Research from T. Hasegawa shows what flavors were trending month-by-month.
Jan 2, 2025
Rutter’s Launches New LTO Menu Items
The options include a Pittsburgh Salad, Baja Chicken Wrap and Fried Sweet Bologna Crunchwich.
Wawa Breaks Ground in West Virginia
This will be the retailer’s first location in the Mountain State.
Weigel’s Celebrates Successful Christmas Campaign
The retailer saw 61% of users engage with its app during a recent giveaway.
Reuters: Holiday Retail Sales Up This Year
Discounts and promotions helped drive transactions.
KFC’s New Store Prototype is Aimed at Gen Z
Plus, a look into Dunkin’s winter celebrity collaboration and where Krispy Kreme stands after its cyberattack.
What Defined the Food and Beverage Industry in 2024?
Research from Datassential found that value, ‘little treats’ and global flavors were big hits last year.
Dec 31, 2024
QuickChek Launches Strawberry-Flavored Coffee
Plus, the retailer is celebrating the new year with a new roasted chicken sub.
Consumers Spent 3.8% More This Holiday Season Than Last
The Wall Street Journal also reported that customers were motivated by deals and promotions.
Yesway Opens Five New Locations
Plus, other retailers also celebrated new store openings before the end of the calendar year.
A Year in Review for QSRs
Research finds that more automated technology and ‘nostalgia’ menus were popular in 2024.
Dec 30, 2024
AP: Walmart Won the 2024 Value Wars
Value-seeking customers also sought out QSRs like Cava, but Starbucks took a hit.
Placer.ai Predicts a Strong 2025 for C-Stores
Research finds that ‘aggressive expansions’ have been working.
NACS Files Brief on EPA’s Renewable Fuels Standard Waivers
The brief argues that RFS waiver applications for refiners should be treated on a national basis.
Are You Ready for New PCI DSS Requirements?
A Conexxus Annual Conference session will dig into new requirements due March 31, 2025.
NRF: Shoplifting is Up 93% From Pre-Pandemic Levels
New research finds that retailers are struggling with theft and violence.
Retailers Gave Back This Holiday Season
Weigel’s and Circle K recently supported their communities during the holidays.