The drop in cigarette sales halted last year as concerns about e-cigs and lockdowns drove smokers to combustibles.

Serve Robotics’ fleet of autonomous robots makes short-distance deliveries for a $2.99 fee.

The pathway aims to balance consumer access and regulatory oversight, according to the agency.

Alpena operates 14 convenience stores, six full-service grocery stores and a cardlock.

The new products are comparable to HeatSticks authorized in 2019.

The restaurant chain is highlighting career progression to draw in applicants ahead of ‘burrito season.’

The Pennsylvania-based retailer will expand outside its current markets, including adding stores in Delaware and Virginia.

Consumers are increasing their spend on the romantic holiday this year.

The facility has processed 15 million pounds of material so far, and similar facilities are on the way.

Nearly half of surveyed manufacturers plan to lift prices this year, yet 90% of retailers expect fewer markups.

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From subs and ice cream to barbecue and lattes, convenience stores feed America.

Continued hiring challenges may mean more Fed interest rate increases to rein in inflation.

With workers in short supply, the increase will bring the retailer’s average hourly pay to over $17.50.

R.J. Reynolds plans to seek a stay of enforcement to challenge the agency’s decision.

The retailer’s CEO outlined plans for “Wawa on steroids” in its new and existing markets.

The retailer has been offering gas discounts on select products intermittently since last summer.

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Several intersecting consumer trends, including Dry January, inspired the new beverages.

Foodservice at convenience stores directly competes with QSRs, and gas, groceries and more give the c-store channel an edge.