BY NATHANIEL WEIXEL // The Hill – 08/08/19 The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is demanding that four tobacco companies stop selling 44 different flavors of vaping liquid and hookah products that the agency said are being sold illegally. The actions come as the agency is trying to crack down on the youth epidemic of e-cigarette use. The…
DetailsThe agency reiterated its desire to work with foodservice establishments to help them comply with the rules By NACS Online // August 14, 2019 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a fact sheet to inform stakeholders about the agency’s continued efforts to implement menu labeling in chain restaurants and similar retail food establishments. The goal…
DetailsBy Cathleen P. Simlar // Michigan Department of State // August 9, 2019 On behalf of Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, I’m requesting your help with sharing an important public alert message regarding the upcoming deadline for REAL ID. This federally required standard for identification means anyone who travels by air within the United States will be…
DetailsNACS Show education session gives attendees a sneak peek of how industry leaders got their start By NACS Online // August 14, 2019 Want to know how successful convenience store leaders got started in the industry? The answer lies in this year’s “Convenience Matters LIVE: The Real Rock Stars of Convenience” educational session during the…
DetailsBig chains explore AI following the initial success of Amazon Go By NACS Online // August 13, 2019 U.S. retailers large and small continue to test the use of artificial intelligence to track what products shoppers are buying and then automatically bill their accounts when they walk out the door, reports the Wall Street Journal. The concept…
DetailsA new study found that for every store that shuts its doors, five more go into business By NACS Online // August 14, 2019 For every store that closes, five are opened, according to a new report from IHL Group, Chain Store Age reports. Last year, more than five retail chains opened stores for every location that…
DetailsThe grocer released its Zero Hunger | Zero Waste results, plus its 2020 sustainability goals progress By NACS Online // August 14, 2019 The Kroger Co. announced its Zero Hunger | Zero Waste efforts reduced its supermarket food waste footprint by 9% in 2018, creating measurable improvements in its retail operations and more environmentally-conscious associates.…
DetailsThis week’s Convenience Matters podcast highlights safe food handling practices for consumers By NACS Online // August 14, 2019 On the episode of Convenience Matters, “Keeping Food and Customers Safe,” NACS hosts Jeff Lenard, vice president of strategic industry initiatives, and Chris Blasinsky, content communications strategist, discussed the ins and outs of consumer-focused food safety…
DetailsThe company wants to open a brick-and-mortar store at its local warehouse By NACS Online // August 14, 2019 Amazon is dipping its toe into the liquor store arena in San Francisco, as the company has filed for a permit to operate a storefront at its local warehouse, Business Insider reports. The brick-and-mortar store would be 200…
DetailsAgency remains vigilant in investigating and taking action against illegally marketed tobacco products amid epidemic of youth e-cigarette use By U.S. Food and Drug Administration // August 8, 2019 Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued warning letters notifying four companies that 44 flavored e-liquid and hookah tobacco products do not have the required marketing authorization,…
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