ALEXANDRIA, Va.—Frozen treats have increased in popularity, and consequently sales, among consumers as they seek out comfort food during the pandemic, reports SmartBrief. Fifty-nine percent of consumers reported they have bought frozen desserts as a snack, and 38% said they are s...

ALEXANDRIA, Va.—Many company-imposed vaccine mandates have come and gone with U.S. companies losing little to none of their workforce because of it, reports Axios. Many employees have either gotten the jab or taken advantage of wiggle room offered by their employers. Many large e...

SAN FRANCISCO—Instacart and Publix have teamed up to offer Publix Quick Picks—a virtual convenience offering that allows customers to shop from Publix and get their items delivered in as fast as 30 minutes with Instacart Priority Delivery, according to a news release. Other groce...

ALEXANDRIA, Va.—Like other sectors of the economy, supply-chain issues on products and resources are a major issue for consumers, manufacturers, retailers and other businesses. And the same is true for the electric vehicle (EV) industry. The batteries in EVs are far different tha...

ALEXANDRIA, Va.—NACS has a created a memo for its members on the recently announced Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirement that employers with 100 or more employees mandate that all of their employees be fully vaccinated no later than January 4, 2022, or...

This article is brought to you by Hunt Brothers Pizza. NASHVILLE, Tenn.—This year, Hunt Brothers Pizza is celebrating 30 years of bringing a high-quality, turnkey foodservice program to convenience stores, sports venues, campgrounds and other outlets in rural areas and communitie...

This article is brought to you by POS Nation. CHARLOTTE, N.C.—Are you missing out on tobacco manufacturer rebates? “Most retailers probably are because of the onerous reporting necessary to redeem these rebates,” said Spence Hoffman, vice president of sales and product developmen...

PONTIAC, Mich.—Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced plans to build the first road in the U.S. that charges electric cars while they’re driving on it, reports the Associated Press. “Michigan was home to the first mile of paved road, and now we’re paving the way for the...

ALEXANDRIA, Va.—Supply chain snarls will largely affect inventory surrounding the holiday season, and not just holiday foods and toys, but also basics such as coffee and footwear, reports Axios. Many stores are attempting to prepare for the increase in spending during the holiday...

ALEXANDRIA, Va.— For the first time in two years, reconnect with familiar faces and build new relationships with thousands of convenience industry stakeholders at the 2021 NACS Show at McCormick Place in Chicago October 5–8. Explore 420,000 square feet of expo space, featuring mo...