New Channels News In Brief… Shareholders of Walgreens and members of the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility are filing a shareholder proposal requesting that the board of directors review the risks of tobacco sales in Walgreens’ pharmacies. A separate resolution requesting disclosure of lobbying expenditures also was filed. The proponents of the resolution argue that […]
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Sheetz Opening Four New Stores This Week, And More…
Convenience Store News In Brief… Sheetz is opening four new stores this week in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Virginia and Ohio. The store in Indiana, Pennsylvania, is the company’s third restaurant/grocery concept; the other two fuel-free concept stores are located at West Virginia University and in State College, Pennsylvania. The concept store has a complete focus […]
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Big Y, Red Cross Partner For Louisiana Flood Disaster Relief
Big Y World Class Markets is partnering with the American Red Cross to raise donations for those affected by the devastating floods in Louisiana. Through Sept. 11, Big Y customers and employees will have the opportunity to donate to American Red Cross disaster relief at all Big Y locations throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. Donation containers will be […]
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Boston City Council OKs Restaurant Grading System
The Boston City Council has approved a sanitation grading system for restaurants on a letter scale and requires the establishments to clearly display their grades. Boston Mayor Marty Walsh is likely to approve the ordinance since he filed the proposal. Under the new system, biannual sanitation grades will be issued by the Boston Inspectional Services […]
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Study Finds Low Percentage Using C-Stores For E-Cigs, Vapors
A recent study by V2 found that only 8 percent buy their e-cigarette components and accessories at convenience stores. When respondents were asked where they most frequently bought e-cigarette components or accessories, “Tobacco/Smoke Shop” was the most frequent response with 37 percent. Twenty-seven percent of those polled said they made these purchases primarily at a “dedicated vape […]
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FDA Releases Guidances To Help Companies Prevent Foodborne Illness
The FDA has released several draft guidances that, when finalized, will help domestic and foreign food facilities meet the requirements of the preventive foodborne illness control rules that became final in September 2015. The rules require hazard prevention practices in human and animal food processing, packing and storage facilities. The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) created […]
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BJ’s Launches Bakery Program, And More…
New Channels News In Brief… BJ’s Wholesale Club has launched a bakery program for its members. The club is offering new, upscale two-tier Wellesley Farms cakes that can be designed for any occasion and sell for less than specialty bakery prices. David Hay, bakery buyer for BJ’s Wholesale Club, said, “We’re thrilled to offer two-tier […]
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McDonald’s Recalls Fitness Tracker Wristbands, And More…
Foodservice News In Brief… McDonald’s has recalled all fitness tracker wristbands distributed in kid’s meals after reports of skin irritations and blisters. McDonald’s issued a statement asking parents to take the wristbands away from children and return them for a replacement toy or a yogurt tube and a bag of apple slices… Flirtey and Domino’s […]