The national fuel price average is six cents more expensive on the week at $1.84, according to AAA, but still cheaper on the month and year — three cents and $1.02 less, respectively. Forty states still have averages of $2 or less per gallon. “Pump prices are fluctuating throughout the country as demand increases and…
Customers Bulk Up on Candy
Americans enjoy chocolate and non-chocolate candy two to three times per week, averaging just 40 calories per day, according to the National Confectioners Association’s report “Sweet Insights: State of Treating 2020.” Confectionery remains a strong and powerful category across all retail channels, with sales above $37 billion annually. And when the consumer sweet tooth calls,…
FDA Requests Delay on Cigarette Pack Warning Labels
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) asked a Texas federal judge to delay the agency’s new requirement for graphic warning labels on cigarette packs due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Law 360. The FDA is asking the court to postpone the effective date by 120 days from June 18, 2021, to Oct. 16, 2021. “Defendants…
Parker’s Donates More Than 7,000 KN95 Masks to Healthcare Providers
Savannah, Ga.-based Parker’s, which operate 66 stores throughout coastal Georgia and South Carolina, recently donated more than 7,000 KN95 masks to frontline healthcare providers at hospitals and healthcare facilities throughout coastal Georgia and South Carolina. “We’re deeply grateful to all the doctors, nurses, clinicians and staff who are providing exceptional healthcare to area residents throughout the…
Dunkin’ Eliminates Foam Cups From All Locations
Dunkin’ announced that 100% of its restaurants globally have transitioned from polystyrene (EPS) foam cups to paper cups, meeting the timetable established by the brand two years ago. In Dunkin’ U.S. restaurants, the foam cups have been replaced by double-walled paper cups. Dunkin’ is also on track to fully transition to new, recyclable hot coffee…
Casey’s Launches Summer Rewards Program
Casey’s General Stores launched its new ‘Win-Win’ summer program. Now through Sept. 7, every purchase made using Casey’s Rewards, after online registration, is a chance to win as much as $20,000 for the customer and an additional $20,000 for a cause in their community, in addition to other cash prizes. Customers can also play Casey’s Instant…
Yesway Partners With Acumera
Yesway has partnered with Acumera to deliver an end-to-end PCI compliant solution that will fully secure its POS systems and entire store digital estate. Yesway also gains access to a large suite of Acumera apps that provide advanced security, remote access, store-wide monitoring and analytics, supported by Acumera’s 24x7x365 network operations center and its compliance…
Podcast: Position Your C-Store Chain to Thrive When the Pandemic Ends
CStore Decisions’ Executive Editor Erin Del Conte speaks with John Matthews, founder and president of Gray Cat Enterprises Inc., about what convenience store retailers can do now to prepare to best position themselves to thrive when the COVID-19 pandemic is over. Matthews talks about embracing the new world, which has been changed by the pandemic,…
C-Stores Seek Functional Packaging, Consider Sustainability
C-stores are looking to make foodservice packaging more sustainable, yet still affordable, functional and safe, as customers opt for curbside pickup and delivery during the coronavirus pandemic. While many things have taken a backseat to the current pandemic, environmental sustainability is important to young consumers. And 44% of U.S. millennials say one of the best…
Wawa Launches ‘Hoagies for Healthcare Heroes’ Initiative
Wawa announced a new initiative called ‘Hoagies for Healthcare Heroes,’ allowing customers to support hospital workers by ordering a Wawa Shorti on the Wawa App during National Nurses Week from May 6-12. For every Shorti hoagie purchased, Wawa will match the purchase by donating one Shorti hoagie coupon to a hospital worker, (up to 50,000…