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Food and Beverages Could See Higher Prices
on July 30, 2021 at 12:00 am
The pandemic recovery is putting pressure on costs for packaging, transportation and ingredients. ..
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Department of Labor Overturns Joint Employer Rule
on July 30, 2021 at 12:00 am
NACS urges convenience retailers to review and adjust labor contracts as needed prior to formalization. ..
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The Rising Popularity of Checkout-Free Technology
on July 30, 2021 at 12:00 am
More retailers are exploring ways to eliminate friction for customers, including skipping the checkout line. ..
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FDA Investigates Salmonella Outbreak of Packaged Salad Greens
on July 30, 2021 at 12:00 am
BrightFarms expanded its recall of baby spinach salad to include its Illinois facility. ..
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Retailers Open New Stores With Innovative Designs
on July 30, 2021 at 12:00 am
Cumberland Farms and ARKO Corp. opened new locations with a focus on fresh foodservice. ..
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39.3 cents
Combined local, state and federal tax on a gallon of gasoline in Alabama as of July 2012.
49 Percent
Percentage of candy purchases at convenience stores, which were classified by shoppers as unplanned or impulse purchases.
Caffeine Fill-up
Convenience store customers purchase coffee more often than gasoline.
Three to Four Minutes
Average time it takes a customer to enter a convenience store, make a purchase and depart.
Two Billion Gallons
Amount of beer sold by U.S. convenience stores each year, or one-third of all beer purchased in the U.S.
80 Percent
Percentage of all fuel sold in the U.S. in 2011 that was purchased at convenience stores.