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August 20, 2021
EV Problems Challenge 2030 Sustainability Goals
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—The Biden Administration is pushing for half of all new car sales to be electric by 2030. But while automakers are investing billions to produce battery-powered vehicles, they face several serious problems, and reception of EVs is still mixed. According to CNBC, t...

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August 20, 2021
Shoppers Are Cautious as Delta Variant Spreads
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—While 18% of Americans feel that life is back to normal, 29% think it will be more than a year before the nation returns to its pre-COVID-19 routine, a 44% increase since June, reports Resonate, an AI-driven consumer data company, in it’s proprietary Recent Events...

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August 23, 2021
Canadian Vaping Group Warns of ‘Gray’ Market
BEAMSVILLE, Ontario—The Canadian Vaping Association said it is concerned that inexperienced mixers may use ingredients that pose a serious risk to their health as they try to mix their own e-liquid flavors at home after the Canadian government announced a proposed ban on flavored...

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August 23, 2021
Tiger Fuel Is Powered by the Sun
By Chris Blasinsky Tiger Fuel Company, which is historically a petroleum distributorship serving Central Virginia and neighboring states, is diversifying its energy offer. In 2021, the Charlottesville, Virginia-based company acquired a solar company, Altenergy. The acquisition fo...

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August 23, 2021
Pilot Flying J Salutes Truckers and Fall Flavors
KNOXVILLE, Tenn.—Pilot Flying J is gearing up for fall with new coffee flavors and a new color scheme for the Pilot Flying J Chevrolet, owned by NASCAR racing legend Dale Earnhardt Jr. and driven by Michael Annett, to celebrate the 3.6 million professional truck drivers who keep ...

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August 23, 2021
Georgia Initiative Helps Disabled Drivers Get Fill-ups
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—Over the next 18 months, all gasoline pumps in Georgia will get new Department of Agriculture inspection stickers indicating that anyone needing assistance pumping gas can call the store for help as part of the state’s move to help people with disabilities. Inspec...

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August 23, 2021
Swipe Fees Draw More Notice
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—Consumers favored credit and debit cards over cash during the pandemic, saddling convenience stores and other businesses with swipe fees that weigh on operating profits. Now, small businesses are increasingly trying to recoup costs by charging customers fees when ...

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August 23, 2021
EasyJoy by Sinopec Wins NACS Asian Community Engagement and Support Award
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—Last week at the NACS Convenience Summit Asia, leading global convenience retailers, business and industry experts named EasyJoy by Sinopec China the winner of the 2021 NACS Asian Community Engagement and Support Award. PepsiCo, a global leader in convenient foods...

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August 24, 2021
Back in Business
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—Time for a fresh start, back on the 2021 NACS Show floor at McCormick Place in Chicago, October 6–8. From big brands to start-ups, and everything in between, come see the biggest and brightest ideas and innovative products with the best in the industry. Reconnect ...

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August 24, 2021
Waivers, Declarations Issued in Wake of Henri
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—As a result of Tropical Storm Henri, waivers and declarations have been issued in New York, Connecticut and New Jersey. The waivers and declarations include the following: A State of Emergency Declaration from the New York governor’s office. An order increasing we...

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