ALEXANDRIA, Va.—Russia’s attack on Ukraine has caused crude oil to rise more than 20% this week, commodities prices to surge and U.S. stock futures to decline. Gasoline prices continue to march higher, up 11 cents to $3.83 a gallon today, within reach of a record $4.11 a gallon s...

IRVING, Texas & WORCESTER, Mass.—7-Eleven has launched a black bean burger at participating 7-Eleven stores for a limited time, according to a news release. Made with black beans, corn, rice and seasonings, the vegetarian patty comes topped with American cheese on a brioche bun. ...

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has finalized guidance to quickly and effectively remove violative products from the market before a recall is issued, according to a statement. The guidance describes steps companies should take to develop recall policies and proc...

CHESAPEAKE, Va.—Dollar Tree will update 1,250 existing stores this year, and the company will add 600 new stores, including more of its “combo stores,” which are Dollar Tree and Family Dollar locations under one roof, the company said. “Compared to other Family Dollar stores loca...

ALEXANDRIA, Va.—Visa is reportedly lowering swipe fees for U.S. small business by 10%, Reuters reports. The fee reduction would take place next month and is geared toward helping businesses recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. In a confidential document obtained by Reuters, Visa s...

ALEXANDRIA, Va.—Members of the convenience and fuel retailing industry are stepping up to help Ukraine as Russia continues its attack on the country. SPAR International, which operates 65 SPAR supermarkets across Ukraine, has set up a unique SPAR Ukraine support fund to assist SP...

OKLAHOMA CITY—Love’s Travel Stops has opened two travel stops—one in Newport, Tennessee, and the other in Ripley, New York, according to a news release. The Newport store adds 60 jobs and 70 truck parking spaces to Cocke County. The Ripley store adds 85 jobs and 94 truck parking ...

ALEXANDRIA, Va.—Gas prices are surging across the U.S. The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline hit $4.07 today, according to AAA, which is only four cents from the record high recorded in July 2008. Meanwhile, California gas prices set a new record average of $5.34 ...