U.S. online alcohol sales reached $6.1 billion in 2021 with more growth expected in 2022, according to a report based on exclusive industry data released this week by Rabobank. The “2022 Alcohol E-commerce Playbook” report focuses on the growth of alcohol e-commerce sales since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, the reaction from consumers, retailers…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is committed to promoting equity and inclusion through its federal nutrition assistance programs, the organization said, and this week is celebrating advancements made over the past year while acknowledging the long journey ahead. Throughout the past year, the Biden-Harris Administration and USDA have worked…

Electric vehicles are grabbing the headlines. Auto manufacturers like Ford have committed to an all-electric F-150 pickup truck, while convenience store chains, concerned about the future of fuel sales, are exploring options for installing electric vehicle charging (EVC) stations. Carbon neutral remains a buzz-phrase hanging over the oil industry, while the Biden administration released new…

The Merchants Payments Coalition this week called on Congress and federal agencies to “look closely” at Amazon’s recent announcement that it would stop accepting Visa credit cards in the UK. Even though Amazon changed its mind this week, MPC said the high “swipe” fees that prompted the move are much higher in the United States…

Convenience retail and fuel marketing company Parkland Corp. announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire M&M Food Market, a restaurant-quality frozen food retailer that brings high-quality, convenient food choices to Canadians. The acquisition, Parkland said in a statement, represents one of many steps the company is taking in its retail diversification strategy to…

Coca‑Cola with Coffee Mocha hits shelves next month, joining the already available Dark Blend, Vanilla, Caramel and Vanilla Zero Sugar in the ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee aisle. Since launching in January 2021, the hybrid innovation has given consumers a refreshing reset to their daily routines with a pioneering proposition that “sips like a Coke and finishes like…

Newton, Mass.-based digital guest experience platform Paytronix Systems Inc. published the latest report in its ongoing series “The Digital Divide: Delivery Service Aggregators and The Digital Shift,” a PYMNTS and Paytronix collaboration. The report highlights how ease-of-use, convenience are the top drivers when consumers make restaurant purchasing decisions. What’s more, even in on-premises situations, restaurants…

The U.S. Supreme Court on Jan. 13 issued a pair of rulings that affect employer vaccine and mask mandates handed down by the Biden administration. One ruling put a temporary halt to the administration’s COVID-19 vaccine, testing and mask mandate for large employers. The high court, though, let stay a separate rule that applies only…

GPM Investments announced its winter season promotions, running through March 29, including winter deals that will help customers save on essentials for Super Bowl Sunday and Valentine’s Day, as well as extra savings for enrolled fas Rewards members. GPM’s winter deals make any one of its 18-banner family of stores a destination for customers looking…

Nearly two-thirds of US adults agree that the pandemic has made them reevaluate their life priorities, according to Mintel research on American values. In food and drink, U.S. adults say the pandemic caused the most change in where they eat, how they grocery shop and how they approach their diets. Many of these new habits…