ALEXANDRIA, Va.—Impossible Foods released its meatless chicken nuggets in restaurants last week, and supermarkets will see the chicken alternative by the end of the month, reports CNBC. Ninety percent of consumers who eat plant-based meat alternatives also eat meat and dairy, say...

This article is brought to you by Hunt Brothers Pizza. NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Hunt Brothers Pizza is celebrating a milestone in 2021—30 years of providing a high-quality, turnkey branded foodservice program to the convenience store industry. It was 1991 when the four Hunt brothers from...

ALEXANDRIA, Va.—Hurricane Nicholas made landfall on the Texas coast as a category 1 hurricane early Tuesday, bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall. The storm is moving into Louisiana, where it is expected to stall. A state of emergency has been declared in Louisiana by Gov. Jo...

WESTLAKE, Fla.—A new concept 7-Eleven franchise store has opened by The Chaudhary Petroleum Group in Westlake, Fla., in Palm Beach County, the city’s first new retail development since incorporating in 2016, according to a news release. “I am incredibly pleased to welcome this pr...

CINCINNATI and SAN FRANCISCO—Kroger and Instacart have partnered to offer customers 30-minute delivery on fresh food, household essentials, meal solutions and snacks. Kroger is the first grocery retailer to offer a national convenience delivery solution, according to a press rele...

ALEXANDRIA, Va.—NACS President and CEO Henry Armour took to a webinar yesterday to discuss what’s new at the 2021 NACS Show, how NACS is delivering a safe event and answer questions about the expo, sampling, networking and more. “After two years of being apart, we all know that o...

By Sara Counihan ALEXANDRIA, Va.—Sustainability is a popular buzzword these days, and c-stores are no exception to the positive impact they can have on the environment. But when you’re a busy convenience store owner or executive, how can you easily implement sustainability initia...

ALEXANDRIA, Va.—Congress is looking to pass a $3.5 trillion reconciliation package and included in the package are proposed tax provisions that could potentially harm the convenience and fuel retailing industry—and NACS needs your help. Yesterday, the House Ways & Means Committee...

This article brought to you by SageNet. TULSA, Okla.—Retailers often turn to vendors and suppliers for help with digital signage strategy, but there are some things to consider before solidifying the partnership. “Retailers may encounter problems by accident, because they don’t k...

SALT LAKE CITY—Maverik—Adventure’s First Stop has raised $255,348 through its “Round Up Your Change for Feeding America” program, which began in July and ran through the first week of September. The initiative invites customers across Maverik’s 11-state footprint to round up thei...