By 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,…
DetailsBy www.beveragedaily.com// August 4, 2019 Americans’ need for convenience isn’t slowing down, but it is getting healthier. GasBuddy, a crowdsourcing platform for fuel prices and c-store data in the US, Canada and Australia, released a new report on drink shopping habits. More than 165 million Americans shop at c-stores every day, netting $242bn of in-store…
DetailsOn the flip side, use of print coupons continues to decline By NACS Online // August 02, 2019 People still use coupons, but the preference for digital over print continues to climb, according to analysis by Kantar Consulting, the Grocery Dive reports. Manufacturers are providing more digital coupons in food categories, while personal care products and dry…
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