Several Northeast retailers are set to gain stores as a result of the proposed divestiture between Ahold and the Delhaize Group. Last week, the two European-based super-retailers reached agreements with buyers to divest a total of 86 U.S. stores in areas where both companies operate stores. The deals are being made in connection with the […]
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NACS, Retail Firms Urge Debit Reform Bill Retainment
In a letter to House Chairman Jeb Hensarling (R-Texas), a member of the House Financial Services Committee, the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) expressed grave concerns with proposed legislation to repeal debit swipe fee reform. Last month, Hensarling included a provision to repeal the Durbin Amendment in his discussion of the Financial Choice Act. […]
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Pizza Hut Sets New Social Ordering Platform
Pizza Hut, along with leading SaaS platform tech company Conversable, are launching a new Pizza Hut social ordering platform, or “chatbot,” to allow for conversational ordering of favorite pizzas and other menu items on Facebook Messenger and Twitter. “The new Pizza Hut social ordering platform is another example of making it easy for our customer […]
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GMO Labeling Bill Heads To President’s Desk For Approval
On July 14, the House of Representatives passed by a 306-117 vote the U.S. Senate’s version of a new federal standard for the labeling of foods containing genetically modified organisms (GMOs), S. 764, the Roberts-Stabenow Biotech Labeling Act. The measure, which pre-empts Vermont’s law and others that are in the works, will now be sent […]
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The Guess Corp. Seeks C-Store/Gas Stations, and More…
C-Store News In Brief… The Guess Corp. in Durham, North Carolina, is seeking to acquire at least 1,000 convenience store/gas station units over the next 12 months through a subsidiary. The company is looking to acquire an average of 100 units per month, which may include branded and unbranded units. Upon completion, the company intends […]
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RIHA Planning Hospitality Crisis Management Session, And More…
Foodservice News In Brief… The Rhode Island Hospitality Association will host a “Hospitality Crisis Management 101” session Wednesday, Sept. 14, from 9:30-11 a.m., at a location to be determined. A panel of experts will discuss the steps business owners need to take when confronted with a crisis such as someone who claims to be sick […]
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Three Northeast Frozen & Refrigerated Groups Collaborate On Fall Conference
The board of directors of the Eastern Frosted & Refrigerated Foods Association (EFRA), the Frozen & Refrigerated Association of the Northeast (FRANE) and the Western New York Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (WNYFRFA) will host a joint Northeast Convention & Business Conference this fall. The event, scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 29, through Sunday, Oct. 2, […]
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C-Store Sales Are Strong For First Half Of 2016
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) […]