This week’s CBD and cannabis updates from the United States and around the globe By NACS Online // April 22, 2019 ALEXANDRIA, Va. —Each week, NACS brings you a roundup of news and information on cannabis and CBD to help update you on the fast-moving products and their legality. Here are the topics in the news…
Federal interagency strategy focuses on six key areas to reduce food loss and waste throughout 2020 By NACS Online // April 22, 2019 WASHINGTON — Three federal agencies, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), have released a new strategy to fight…
The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) today unveiled its new logo in advance of its official reorganization into the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) effective Monday, April 22, 2019. Director Liesl Clark debuted the new EGLE logo for employees at MDEQ’s main office in Lansing’s Constitution Hall. “The 1,200 people…
Rewrite would give retailers much-needed flexibility in what they must offer in each food category By NACS Online // April 05, 2019 ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) has proposed a ruleto update the definition of “variety” as it relates to eligibility requirements for retailers participating in the…
NACS continues to urge retailers to tell the agency how the e-cigarette plan would affect their stores By NACS Online // April 10, 2019 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) effectively banned gas stations and convenience storesfrom selling most flavored electronic cigarettes under its new draft guidance, “Modifications to Compliance Policy for…
Stores are convenient places to pick up premade salads, soups and cut flowers. By NACS Online // April 09, 2019 ALEXANDRIA, Va. —Convenience stores have long been the perfect place to grab a sandwich and soda after filling up with fuel. But now shoppers have discovered that the little stores are an ideal source for…
Nearly four in 10 operators plan to invest more in off-premises dining, according to the 2019 State of the Restaurant Industry report from the National Restaurant Association By NACS Online // April 10, 2019 WASHINGTON – Restaurant industry sales are forecast to reach $863 billion in 2019, according to the 2019 State of the Restaurant…
Evolve now or go the way of Blockbuster, c-store leaders caution By Steve Holtz // CSP Daily News CHICAGO, Ill. — Considering the big headline of the preliminary NACS State of the Industry data was a third year of record sales, the overall tone of the NACS SOI Summit in Chicago was one of caution.…
Value Center Boosts Customer Satisfaction and Store Revenues with Toshiba Self-Checkout Systems Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, a global market share leader for integrated in-store retail solutions, is enhancing the customer experience for Value Center grocery shoppers. Value Center’s focus on customer experience has resulted in improved store revenues and operating efficiency for the Michigan grocer due to…
Source: https://www.sacbee.com/ BY MARIJKE ROWLAND AND JOHN HOLLAND // APRIL 03, 2019 E.&J. Gallo Winery has 34 new wine and spirit brands to its name after reaching a $1.7 billion deal to purchase properties from its rival Constellation Brands. The Modesto-based company reached an agreement with Constellation, best known for producing beers like Corona, Modelo and…