News Archives

Jan 16, 2026

Podcast: Behind the Battle for Swipe Fee Reform
NACS continues to advocate for the passage of the Credit Card Competition Act in Congress.

Now Is the Time to Act: Come to Day on the Hill 2026
Meet with your lawmakers and make your voice heard on CCCA and other issues critical to the industry.

Jan 15, 2026

Alltown Fresh Launches Heart Health Campaign
The retailer will donate a portion of proceeds from every Breakfast Power Bowl sold to a local children’s hospital.

GLP-1 Users Order More Main Dishes, Less Sides
Meanwhile, snack packaging with ‘GLP-1 Friendly’ labels are becoming more common.

Energy Drinks Double Down on Punch-Inspired Flavors
Circle K, Monster launch exclusive energy drink flavor; plus more from Phorm Energy, Celsius and Bodyarmor.

Alabama C-Store to Convert 20 Sites to ExtraMile
Moore Oil has committed to converting more than 20 Chevron Food Mart locations in Alabama.

Circle K Franchisees Add THC Beverages to Texas Stores
Dozens of locations are adding Varin THC beverages to shelves.

Jan 14, 2026

Congress Reintroduces Credit Card Competition Act 
President Trump shared his support for the CCCA; Senator Durbin says 'let's get this done.'

Dutch Bros Acquires 20-Store Coffee Chain
The Carolina-area stores will be renovated and reopened as Dutch Bros Coffee locations.

Paytronix: AI Will Continue to Shape 2026 Trends
Paytronix’s 2026 Trends Predictions Report dives into how AI will impact convenience retail.

This C-Store Found the Winning Recipe
Pepperoni rolls and ‘Roundhill round steak’ help The Corner Market stay a step ahead of the competition.

BLS: Inflation Stalls in December
The consumer price index rose 2.7%, the same rate as in November.

Jan 13, 2026

President Trump Endorses Credit Card Competition Act
The legislation would finally make Visa, Mastercard and their largest issuers compete on credit card swipe fees.

Rutter’s Opens Another C-Store Bar Location
Plus, Refuel, Parker’s Kitchen and more are opening new stores.

Circle K Offers 40 Cents Off Per Gallon
The company is hosting an Inner Circle Fuel Day; loyalty members will receive an all-day deal.

TEI Partners With Paren for New EV Charging Program
The program will provide a ‘more complete view of EV charging performance across the market.’

NRF: Retail Spending Surged During Holidays
December retail sales were up 3.5% year over year.