LONDON—Rising inflation is a barrier to adopting more sustainable shopping practices for British and German consumers, according to research by qualtiplope. The research found that only 1 in 5 shoppers in the U.K. and 1 in 4 in Germany are making product choices that prioritize s...
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—The Standards Council for the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has rejected proposed standards that would change the fire codes related to electric vehicle chargers at gas stations, reports OPIS. The Tentative Interim Amendment (TIA) would have treated ...
CHICAGO—Mars Inc. is set to break ground on a new, best-in-class, global research and development hub for Mars Wrigley to innovate the next-generation of snacks and treats to support such brands as M&M’S®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, and more, the global candy giant announced yesterday. Th...
By Kim Stewart ANKENY, Iowa—As the fifth-largest pizza chain the U.S., Casey’s knows a thing or two about cheese. So when the Midwestern convenience retailer shared a business update with investors yesterday, two key things stood out: Cheese prices are sharply higher, and credit ...
GREENSBORO, N.C.—Pete’s of Erie Inc. is rolling out Gilbarco Veeder-Root’s Passport Express Lane self-checkout systems in all 50 of its c-stores across Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma, positioning them near existing cashier stations and deploying employee ambassadors who can assist...
BELMONT PARK, N.Y.—Two convenience-oriented stores opened last night at UBS Arena—and they are the first in a New York sports and entertainment venue to feature Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology, stadium foodservice partner Delaware North said in a press release. Dubbed “On the F...
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—The Fuels Institute will dig into its recently released report on the challenges that the medium- and heavy-duty vehicle (MHDV) market faces on the road to decarbonization in a webinar next week. Join John Eichberger, executive director, Fuels Institute, and resea...
OKLAHOMA CITY—Love’s Travel Stops is now serving customers in Pageland, South Carolina, and Moses Lake, Washington, thanks to two locations that opened yesterday. The Pageland store adds 70 truck parking spaces and 60 jobs to Chesterfield County. The Moses Lake store adds 80 truc...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.—Illinois gas stations will have to display a sign with specific language about a six-month gas tax suspension in the state, reports NewsChannel 20. From July 1 until December 31, 2022, gas station owners will have to post a sign by the gas pump that reads “As of...
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—NACS is hosting a free webinar on the changing landscape of loyalty programs this Wednesday, April 27, at 2 p.m. EDT. Now, more than ever, customers expect brands to deliver personalized experiences that are effortless, high value and consistent between on-premise...
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