ALEXANDRIA, Va.—Loyalty programs are used by retailers to do that just that—gain customer loyalty, but while increased sales from these programs may seem to cover the cost of offerings (such as a free coffee or pastry), how can you be sure your loyalty is not diminishing your bot...

LAWRENCE, Mass.—Energy North Group (ENG) announced it raised $101,415 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), according to a news release. This is the 18th consecutive year the convenience retailer has fundraised for the nonprofit. Funds raised during the campaign will be u...

NEW YORK—Chase will bring public fast electric vehicle charging stations to 50 of its U.S. branches beginning this summer, according to a news release. The bank is also expanding its on-site solar power initiative to about 400 additional bank branches by the end of the year. Chas...

ALEXANDRIA, Va.—Congress has passed bills that would ban imports of oil, natural gas and coal from Russia, as well as end Russia’s “most-favored nation trade status,” reports the Wall Street Journal. The bills passed the House last month, but they were bogged down in the Senate. ...

BENTONVILLE, Ark.—Walmart will now pay its truck drivers up to $110,000 in their first year, and the retailer is launching a 12-week program that allows its supply chain associates in the Dallas, Texas, and Dover, Delaware, areas to earn their commercial driver’s license (CDL) an...

ALEXANDRIA, Va.—The 2022 Atlantic hurricane season is predicted to be above average for the 7th year in a row, according to Colorado State University researchers, reports the Washington Post. There are signs that this year’s season will be busier than last year’s, including a lac...

PITTSBURGH—Giant Eagle are relaunching its commitment to be a leader in the reduction of single-use plastic grocery bags by discontinuing the use of single-use plastic grocery bags starting this Earth Day on Friday, April 22, according to a news release. Giant Eagle supermarkets ...

BALTIMORE—High’s convenience stores and Carroll Motor Fuels acquired seven sites from GLES Inc. & Primo Properties, according to a news release. Carroll Independent Fuel acquired three leaseholds allowing it to expand its footprint in New Jersey, Delaware and Pennsylvania. High’s...

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PLYMOUTH, Mass.—Volta Oil announced it has raised more than $170,000 during its annual seven-week campaign to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association, bringing the total amount raised in its 11-year history to $1.1 million. Purple Pump Up is the largest convenience store cause-market...