News Archives
Jan 21, 2025
President Trump Declares Energy Emergency, Issues Energy-Related Policy Directions
The new administration charts a path toward greater energy exploration, less regulation.
Let’s Get Digital: Sheetz Partners With Video Game Fortnite
The retailer launched an exclusive map and kicked off a month-long competition.
Casey’s Rolls Out Sauced Wings
Des Moines area locations are offering LTO wings ‘seasoned with a blend of spices.
Notes From NRF: Four Trends for C-Stores
AI, customer loyalty, ordering platforms and employee feedback took center stage.
Datassential Releases Report on Foodservice Labor
Operators and consumers both shared their take on foodservice employees and service.
Japanese C-Stores Continue to See Growth
Convenience store sales in Japan hit a record high in 2024.
Jan 20, 2025
Deloitte Survey Shows Consumers’ Vehicle Preferences
11% of survey respondents in the U.S. said they want their next car to be an EV.
WSJ: Food Prices Are Rising
The cost of groceries in the U.S. is rising at the fast past in more than a year.
Anheuser-Busch to Enter Energy Drink Game
The initial energy product will come to market by summer 2025.
Starbucks to Cut Management Workforce
The move is part of the company’s ‘Back to Starbucks’ strategy.
Kent Kwik Launches Round Up Charity Campaign
Plus, a look at the LTO lunch deal the retailer is offering.
Target to Spearhead Functional Beverage Market
The retailer is aiming to ‘expand its wellness assortment.’
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.