March 18, 2020
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December 30, 2021
In December of 2020 we found ourselves in the midst of a COVID-19 surge and were left hoping that 2021 would be the year of recovery. Overall, this year was…
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December 9, 2021
Since March of 2020, companies of all types have become familiar with the need to adapt on a nearly daily basis. COVID-19 has continued to throw curveballs and its newest…
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December 2, 2021
Black Friday is usually hallmarked by door busters with ridiculously low prices and items that fly off shelves faster than you can pull out your credit card. Cyber Monday follows…
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November 18, 2021
Black Friday is here! Technically it doesn’t arrive until the day after Thanksgiving; however, the abundance of deals that have been announced and are available means that timeline has moved…
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November 11, 2021
The foodservice industry has dealt with blow after blow since the pandemic began and there is a new challenge that could become more widespread. Mandates requiring proof of vaccination to…
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November 4, 2021
Black Friday has always followed Thanksgiving and this year they may have something else in common. Both days will be significantly altered by supply chain and labor shortages. Big box…
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October 28, 2021
No brand lasts forever. As time passes retailers come and go; however, sometimes we see a ghost. It’s a pop-up RadioShack in a HobbyTown, a legacy brand with a new…
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October 21, 2021
Consumer demand for everything from household goods to the hottest holiday gifts is through the roof this year; however, the ability for industries to meet this unprecedented shopping rally has…
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October 14, 2021
The end of the year is closing in and the best chance to gain revenue is almost here. Despite the lofty expectations placed on the holiday season, there has been…
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October 7, 2021
The final quarter of the year has begun and the stage is set for a boom or a bust. 2021 was on track to be a year of recovery after…
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September 23, 2021
The idea that traditional retail is dead seems to pop up every year; however, it never seems to come to pass. In fact, the past year and a half has…
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September 16, 2021
The pandemic has created a time of reflection and change for a majority of companies. Of all the innovations and new products that have been produced, the most surprising change…
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September 9, 2021
Ghost kitchens have seen an explosion in popularity over the last two years. The idea of delivery only kitchens was intriguing in 2019; however, the idea caught fire during the…
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September 2, 2021
Consumer sentiment can be difficult to predict, and it often leaves companies waiting with baited breath. The events of this last year has been full of twists and turns and…
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August 26, 2021
Before 2020, many avenues for sales had already been depleted by a multitude of companies. New innovations were starting to be introduced which included curbside pickup, retail delivery, ghost kitchens,…
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August 19, 2021
Retail stores and restaurants are looking to adapt to the future; however, the past may be catching up with them. It’s no secret that businesses around the world were upended…
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August 12, 2021
The world is changing every day and we, as businesses, must adapt. Change is traditionally a slow process, however over the last year we have seen it move at a…
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November 29, 2021
Jack Dorsey has stepped down as CEO of Twitter, effective immediately. Current Chief Technology Officer, Parag Agrawal, will take over the CEO role. This ends Dorsey’s second stint as CEO…
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November 22, 2021
W.S. Badcock Corp. has been acquired by Franchise Group, Inc. for $580 million in an all cash transaction. The new acquisition will be reflected in the final month of Franchise…
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July 16, 2021
Krispy Kreme, one of America’s largest doughnut chains, is celebrating their 84th birthday. The chain’s longevity is worthy of praise, however there is something extra to celebrate this year. The…
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December 30, 2020
2020 is coming to a close and it is finally time to move forward. 2019 ended with predictions around the growing market share of online retail and the increased frequency…
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December 17, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has driven innovation on a scale rarely seen. The retail and restaurant industries have had to develop and accelerate ideas to keep their businesses open and prepare…
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December 10, 2020
2021 will be the year to break into new retail concepts. The commercial real estate market has been tumultuous throughout the year; however, it has also presented the chance to…
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December 3, 2020
2020 has been a year unlike any other. It began with a blindside hit from a pandemic and shutdowns and was capped off with a record setting Presidential Election. Despite the…
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July 30, 2020
Parents and politicians have spent the better part of the last few weeks debating the answer to the back to school question. We are drawing ever closer to the start…
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July 23, 2020
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July 16, 2020
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June 25, 2020
Last year saw the onset of new battles in restaurant menus. Everyone remembers the internet breaking power of Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits chicken sandwich (#ChickenWars) and the battle for fast…
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June 25, 2020
Every state seems to be in a different phase of reopening and everyone is watching tenuously as positive test numbers in some states have begun to rise. Manufactures are in…
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June 18, 2020
There must be a balance in the world and if the economy has a strong downswing then it must eventually rise back up. The same can be said for businesses…
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June 4, 2020
When 2020 began everyone had a bright outlook and a plan for the New Year. However, COVID-19 rendered those plans moot and left us all with uncertainty. Yet there is…
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May 21, 2020
In a parallel universe the real estate market would be abuzz as the ICSC RECon show kicked off in full swing with thousands of attendees and exhibitors. Companies from around…
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May 14, 2020
America is recovering from COVID-19 and is well on its way to opening back up. Part of that recovery involves the retail and foodservice industries examining the current landscape and…
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May 14, 2020
The fog of the future is finally starting to clear and some of us are seeing a way forward. We have spent the last few weeks of quarantine writing about…
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April 30, 2020
As states begin to ease restrictions on stay at home orders, businesses have difficult choices to make. States like Georgia and Tennessee have already begun the process of reopening “non-essential”…
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April 23, 2020
America may be seeing the light at the end of the suffocating COVID-19 tunnel. Guidelines have been put in place and there has been optimism about businesses reopening. However, Americans…
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April 16, 2020
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April 8, 2020
Grocery stores, restaurants, and digital retailers are still open despite the COVID-19 outbreak. While this is positive news, many of those retailers still operating are large national chains, not your…
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April 2, 2020
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April 1, 2020
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March 26, 2020
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March 24, 2020
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March 19, 2020
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March 18, 2020
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February 25, 2020
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January 14, 2022
BurgerFi is currently testing technology innovations that could appear...
January 7, 2022
Starbucks Coffee will require all employees to be fully or undergo weekly...
December 30, 2021
Apple Inc. has temporarily closed three retail stores in the U.S. and Canada after a rise...
December 16, 2021
Costco Wholesale Corp. announced plans to have pickup lockers in more than 200 of its...
December 10, 2021
Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store • Ahold-Delhaize announced its Food Lion, Hannaford, and Giant Food banners have launched 30-minute delivery through Instacart’s Convenience Hub. Restaurant • New York City announced…
December 3, 2021
Hy-Vee Inc. is offering COVID-19 vaccine booster shots to people ages...
November 17, 2021
KFC is rolling out a new ordering system called Quick Pick-Up. The new system will...
November 12, 2021
Uno Restaurants has unveiled a new franchise concept that will allow operators to customize the...
November 5, 2021
Walmart Stores Inc. and Sam’s Club are preparing to administer COVID-19 vaccine shots to...
October 29, 2021
Macy’s Inc. announced it will offer visits with Santa Clause this...
October 22, 2021
In-N-Out Burger has had their only San Francisco location temporarily closed due to...
October 15, 2021
Target Corporation will begin offering digital flexible payment options that allow customers to...
October 8, 2021
Cinnabon has launched a new rewards app and is focusing on...
October 1, 2021
Rite Aid Corporation announced the expansion of its partnership with Uber Eats to offer...
September 24, 2021
Pizza Hut is looking to hire an additional 40,000 new permanent employees by the end of...
September 17, 2021
The Kroger Co. has partnered with Instacart to launch a new 30-Minute grocery delivery service, called Kroger Delivery Now...
September 10, 2021
Costco Wholesale Corp. has reinstated purchase limits on some products as people are stockpiling again due to...
September 3, 2021
The Wendy's Company has reformulated their fries to retain heat for up to 30 minutes in an effort to...
August 27, 2021
800 Degrees Woodfired Kitchen has partnered with Piestro robotics to develop 3,600 automated...
August 20, 2021
The Kroger Co. has partnered with Google to offer pickup service functionality through the company’s Maps app across...
August 13, 2021
McDonald's Corporation has delayed the reopening of their office for over a month and they have...
August 6, 2021
Walmart Stores Inc. is making COVID-19 vaccines mandatory for its entire headquarters staff. The retailer will require...
July 30, 2021
Firehouse Subs is launching their ninth annual H2O for Heroes campaign after having to cancel the event last...
July 23, 2021
Albertsons LLC has hit the 6 million mark in COVID-19 shots administered by its pharmacies and...
July 16, 2021
7-Eleven Inc. has expanded its Mobile Checkout contactless shopping feature to an additional 2,500 stores...
July 9, 2021
The Portillo Restaurant Group has unveiled plans to launch a pick-up only restaurant that will launch this winter in...
July 2, 2021
Jack in the Box has released new information on their take out only prototype...
June 25, 2021
The Small Business Administration has sent out over 3,000 letters rescinding promised grants from...
June 17, 2021
• Jake's Franchising LLC and Wayback Burgers are the latest company to provide incentives to attract workers during the...
June 11, 2021
• Starbucks Corporation will begin allowing reusable cups to return on June 22. The company has instituted...
June 4, 2021
• Costco Wholesale Corp. announced it will resume its food sample offerings by the end of June...
May 28, 2021
• Jimmy John's Franchise LLC is looking to hire 10,000 employees by advertising through TikTok and offering...
May 21, 2021
• Walmart Stores Inc. will no longer require masks for fully vaccinated customers and employees...
May 14, 2021
• Portillo's Hot Dogs has invested $1 million in Cartwheel to develop the technology behind the restaurant’s...
May 7, 2021
• McDonald's Corporation is looking to hire 3,000 employees among the labor shortage. Some locations are offering...
April 30, 2021
Meijer Inc. has administered more than 1 million COVID-19 vaccines through its pharmacies’ in-store clinics...
April 23, 2021
• Apple Inc. announced it has temporarily closed all its stores in Michigan due to a surge in COVID-19 cases in...
April 16, 2021
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. said that it is now offering COVID-19 vaccines at a majority of its stores across 49 states...
April 9, 2021
Walmart Stores Inc. announced it is now administering vaccines in stores across 48 states, Puerto Rico and Washington, DC...
April 2, 2021
Whataburgeris giving their general managers the title of operating partner and enhancing their compensation to six...
March 26, 2021
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts will be offering one free doughnut per day throughout the year to any customer who has...
March 19, 2021
Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store • The Kroger Co. announced it has ramped up its operational capacity to administer 1 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines each week. Retail • Amazon.com Inc.…
March 12, 2021
Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store • Albertsons LLC announced it has surpassed the 1 million mark in COVID-19 vaccines administered by its pharmacy teams. • Cardinal Health Inc. has distributed millions of…
March 5, 2021
Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store • Ahold-Delhaize has launched the first of six distribution centers with integrated self-distribution, for both stores and e-commerce operations. • Schnuck Markets Inc. has teamed up with DoorDash…
February 26, 2021
Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store • The Kroger Co. is rolling out its new vaccine scheduling tool to allow for easy and efficient COVID-19 vaccine appointment scheduling online. • Publix Super Markets Inc.…
February 19, 2021
Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store • The Kroger Co. plans to offer the first smartphone-enabled, at-home COVID-19 rapid test kit. • The Kroger Co. plans to close two Quality Food Centers Seattle stores,…
February 12, 2021
Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store • The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company LLC now offers a walk-up grocery locker pickup option for online orders at its store in Boston, MA. …
February 5, 2021
Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store • Albertsons LLC, Hy-Vee Inc., and Publix Supermarkets Inc. are working with local and federal governments to administer COVID-19 vaccines. •The Kroger Co. is closing two…
January 29, 2021
Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store • The Kroger Co. has identified Phoenix, AZ, as the location for an upcoming Ocado automated customer fulfillment center. Construction is slated to start this year, and…
January 22, 2021
Retail • Christopher & Banks Corporation filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and announced it plans to run liquidation sales at all 449 stores. Restaurant • Aloha Poke has opened a new…
January 15, 2021
Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store • Albertsons LLC is piloting an automated, temperature-controlled pickup kiosk outside a Jewel-Osco supermarket in Chicago. Retail • Dollar General Corp. is one of the first retailers…
January 8, 2021
Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store • Wakefern Food Corp.’s ShopRite chain has joined a pharmacy partnership with the U.S. Department of Health to help administer COVID-19 vaccinations. Retail • American Eagle Outfitters…
December 31, 2020
Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store • Albertson’s and Walmart have started administering COVID-19 vaccines to healthcare workers from their pharmacies. • Kroger is hiring 1,000 new employees across its pharmacies to…
December 18, 2020
Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store • Hy-Vee Inc. is expanding its coronavirus diagnostic services with the launch of rapid antigen COVID-19 testing at 47 pharmacy locations. • The Ohio Department of Health has…
December 11, 2020
Retail • Amazon.com Inc. has limited the amount of warehouse space available to 3rd party companies in an effort prevent shortages of Amazon products due to high digital shopping demand from…
December 4, 2020
Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store • Albertsons LLC has implemented a contactless temperature check and health screening solution for associates. • The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company LLC will hire more than 5,000…
November 20, 2020
Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store • Ahold-Delhaize has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire New York City online grocer FreshDirect. • Coborn’s Inc. is utilizing electrostatic cleaning sprayers to disinfect carts after…
November 13, 2020
Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store • Hy-Vee Inc. has deployed coronavirus testing to another 12 drive-thru pharmacies and extended testing hours at 21 more drive-up pharmacy locations. Retail • Furniture Factory Outlet…
November 6, 2020
Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store • BJ’s Wholesale Club Inc. announced fresh and frozen grocery items are now included as part of the buy online, pick up in-club service at all of…
October 30, 2020
Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store • Costco Wholesale Corp. announced it is now offering two versions of an at-home coronavirus test kits online. The more expensive version includes the test being monitored…
October 23, 2020
Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store • 7-Eleven Inc. announced that it’s added Uber Eats, Grubhub and Instacart to its delivery portfolio. • Albertsons LLC announced a pilot of e-commerce pickup…
October 16, 2020
Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store • Hy-Vee Inc. has opened free COVID-19 testing at more than 150 pharmacy locations across its eight-state Midwestern market area. Each pharmacy can test up to…
October 9, 2020
Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store • Ahold-Delhaize plans to transition six of its facilities to a self-distribution model in the next year, reports Supermarket News. Facility locations are in Assonet, Massachusetts,…
October 2, 2020
Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store • Food Lion LLC has expanded its grocery pickup services to 31 more stores in Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina and South Carolina. • The Kroger Co. has announced…
September 25, 2020
Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store • 7-Eleven Inc. announced it plans to hire more than 20,000 new workers to meet continued demand amid the COVID-19 pandemic. • Meijer Inc. is offering customers text-accessible…
September 18, 2020
Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store • The Giant Company plans to add 4,000 new part and full time workers. • H-E-B is rolling out a number of automated micro-fulfillment centers to support the…
September 11, 2020
Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store • Albertsons LLC is expanding its pharmacy-delivered immunization practice to serve children as young as age 3. The retailer will begin offering at-home COVID-19 test kits…
September 4, 2020
Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store • 7-Eleven Inc. has partnered with Instacart to offer grocery delivery in more than 750 7-Eleven stores in Dallas, Miami, Washington, DC, and Baltimore, with plans…
August 28, 2020
Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store • Ahold-Delhaize has partnered with Instacart to offer same-day delivery from all its Hannaford store locations. • ExxonMobil and Shell are integrating their fuel payments capabilities with the…
August 21, 2020
Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store • Green Zebra Grocery, Inc. is closing two of its four Portland, OR, stores due to stressors from the pandemic. • MAPCO Express Inc. partnered with DoorDash to…
August 14, 2020
Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store • Couche-Tard Inc. has partnered with Standard Cognition to pilot touchless, autonomous checkout technology for its Circle K convenience stores. Customers will be able to walk in,…
August 7, 2020
Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store • Giant Food LLC has kicked off a major expansion of its distribution warehouse in Jessup, MD, to accommodate increased fresh food and e-commerce demand. • SpartanNash…
July 31, 2020
Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store • Food Lion LLC has added its To-Go pickup service to an additional 38 new stores, bringing the total to 249 locations. • Hy-Vee Inc. will provide flu…
July 24, 2020
Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store • Lowe’s Companies Inc. and The Home Depot announced that they have adopted a nationwide standard for all customers to wear masks or face coverings when shopping…
July 17, 2020
Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store • Food Lion LLC has doubled its partnership with Instacart adding the service to nearly 150 additional stores in Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and West…
July 10, 2020
Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store • Fresh Thyme Farmers Market has struck a deal with Shipt to give its customers access to same-day food retail deliveries. • The Kroger Co. announced…
June 26, 2020
Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store • 7-Eleven Inc. is piloting a new fuel loyalty program in FL, TX, and VA. The internally developed technology allows customers to pay for fuel contact-free…
June 19, 2020
Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store • Giant Food LLC now has all the vaccinations available at its 153 in-store pharmacies. The grocery retailer had suspended all non-essential services such as vaccines earlier…
June 11, 2020
Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store • C&S Wholesale Grocers has announced a new partnership with Instacart, offering same-day delivery. • ConocoPhillips Inc. is offering a discount to customers who use the company apps…
June 5, 2020
Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store • Aldi Inc. announced curbside grocery pickup will be available in nearly 600 stores across the country by the end of July. • Amazon.com Inc. has…
May 28, 2020
Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store • Alliance Energy Corp. LLC launched four new methods of contactless shopping at its Alltown Fresh locations: fresh crates, meal prep & provisions, curbside pickup and delivery…
May 22, 2020
Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store • Albertsons LLC announced it plans to sell a more than 17% stake in the company to private equity firm Apollo Global Management. • McLane Company, Inc. has…
May 15, 2020
Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store • Core-Mark Holding Company Inc. has laid off approximately 1,000 people in response to sales volume declines. • Costco Wholesale Corp. announced its same-day prescription delivery via Instacart…
May 8, 2020
Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store • Albertsons LLC is deploying artificial intelligence based virtual assistant and live chat solutions for its online customers. The application provides real-time answers to customer inquiries…
April 30, 2020
Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store • H-E-B has expanded its online grocery options with the launch of Favor Express Delivery service which allows shoppers to order groceries online and have them delivered…
April 24, 2020
Supermarket, Grocery & C-Store • 7-Eleven Inc. recently opened its first pop-up store at a hospital in Dallas, TX. • Cub Foods is adding 24-hour service at more of its stores. • The…
April 16, 2020
Supermarket, Grocery & C-Store • Casey’s General Stores Inc. is offering contactless delivery, low contact checkout, and the ability to pay ahead for carryout items. • The Fresh Market Inc. is requiring…
April 9, 2020
April 10, 2020 Update Supermarket, Grocery & C-Store • C&S Wholesale Grocers announced a partnership with Sysco in which C&S Wholesale Grocers will provide temporary employment to certain Sysco warehouse…
April 3, 2020
April 3, 2020 Update Supermarket, Grocery & C-Store • The Giant Company is asking shoppers not to hoard groceries in a new social media campaign dubbed #MoreForAll. • Grocery retailers are beginning…
March 27, 2020
March 27, 2020 Update Supermarket, Grocery & C-Store • 7‑Eleven Inc. said it expects in the coming months to hire as many as 20,000 new store employees, either directly or by…
March 19, 2020
Supermarket, Grocery & C-Store • Convenience store retailers such as 7-Eleven, Kwik Trip and Kum & Go are suspending their self-serve food and beverage offerings. • Core-Mark International is cancelling all in-person…
