Convenience store sales surged over the first half of the year as lower gas prices fueled more driving and Americans embraced the continued addition of fresh and healthy food options, according to a survey of convenience retailers released by the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS). More than two in three convenience retailers (70 percent) […]
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More Than 1,000 Wendy’s Impacted By Payment Card Security Attack
The Wendy’s Co. recently updated its customers regarding malicious cyber activity experienced at Wendy’s restaurants, now estimating the data breach has impacted more than 1,000 locations. The Wendy’s system includes approximately 6,500 franchise and company-operated restaurants in the U.S. and 28 countries and U.S. territories worldwide. The company first reported unusual payment card activity affecting […]
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Fairway Emerges From Bankruptcy, And More…
Grocery News In Brief… Fairway Market emerged from bankruptcy two months after it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. One of Fairway’s 15 stores will shut down: the Lake Grove Long Island location, on or about July 15. The reorganized company has a new board of directors… Two flavors of Betty Crocker cake mix sold […]
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Cumberland Farms Says Shoppers Saved $50M With SmartPay Check-Link, And More….
C-Store News In Brief… Cumberland Farms claims its customers have saved $50 million through its free SmartPay program since its launch in January 2013. SmartPay Check-Link users automatically save 10 cents on every gallon of gas, and SmartPay mobile app users receive a free Farmhouse Blend coffee, free Chill Zone beverage or free bottle of […]
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Starbucks Increases Staff Compensation, And More…
Foodservice News In Brief… In a July 11 letter sent to U.S. employees, Starbucks Chairman and CEO Howard Schultz discussed new compensation, healthcare benefits and scheduling commitments. Those changes include an increase in the base pay of 5 percent or more for all employees and store managers at U.S. company-operated locations, effective Oct. 3. When […]
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FDA Prepares Web-Based Guide For Reading Nutrition Label, And More…
New Channels News In Brief… The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued final changes to update the Nutrition Facts label for packaged foods to reflect the latest scientific information, including the link between diet and chronic diseases. FDA’s Nutrition Facts Label Online tool provides an overview of the Nutrition Facts label that consumers see […]
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Key Food Opens Two New Stores In New Jersey
Key Food Stores Co-operative Inc., a Northeast chain of primarily independently owned and corporate grocery stores, has opened two stores in New Jersey: The Food Emporium in Garwood and Super World Fresh in Belleville. Within its 50,000 s.f. space, The Food Emporium has 5,000 s.f. dedicated to fresh produce offerings—including all natural and organic items—from […]
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NACS, United Fresh Combine On C-Store Fresh Supply Options
As consumer demand and sales of fresh produce at convenience stores continue to grow, the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) and the United Fresh Produce Association have published a new resource looking at distribution options available to store owners. “Convenience Store Distribution Options For Fresh Produce” provides an overview of the various options available […]