Businessman and entrepreneur Tom Hart has written a memoir that explains how he credits his success came from what he learned rising through the ranks in the convenience industry. In Hart’s book, “Life in Moments: Inspiration, Determination, Grit,” the Buffalo, N.Y., native relates how, as a young kid, he lacked confidence and never felt like…
FDA Says It Has Made Significant Progress on New Tobacco Product Applications
In new statement, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said it has made significant progress in reviewing the unprecedented number of new product applications submitted since the Sept. 9, 2020, deadline. FDA continues to review applications of the more than 6.5 million “deemed” new tobacco products – many of which were already on the market.…
The Power of Energy Efficiency
It’s no secret to convenience retailers that saving on costs is crucial to succeeding in an increasingly competitive landscape. Energy efficiency upgrades can turn those pennies saved into pennies earned. The energy savings hype is definitely focused on LED lighting — and with good reason. As the technology evolves and those fixtures become more efficient,…
DoorDash Delivers Track Menu Favorites Through NASCAR Refuel
Racing enthusiasts and food fans alike can now sample menu items from a dozen NASCAR racing venues thanks to NASCAR Refuel, the first-ever virtual restaurant brand paired with a national spectator sporting organization. The effort is a collaboration of Virtual Dining Concepts in partnership with NASCAR and DoorDash. The launch comes exclusively through DoorDash or…
Huck’s Opens New-to-Industry Store in Indiana
Illinois-based convenience store chain Huck’s recently opened a new-to-industry store in Newburgh, Ind., with design and remodel services provided by GSP Retail, a leading provider of end-to-end retail services and solutions. Huck’s previously partnered with GSP in 2019 in a collaboration to refresh and modernize the Huck’s brand by updating the stores’ retail environments, décor,…
Zippin Raises $30 Million in Funding Round
Checkout-free technology provider Zippin has closed a $30 million Series B funding round with participation from new and existing investors including OurCrowd, Maven Ventures, Evolv Ventures and SAP. The new round brings Zippin’s total funding to more than $45 million. This cash boost comes on the heels of significant progress the company has made in…
Whole Foods to Open Two ‘Just Walk Out’ Stores
Whole Foods Market announced that it will open two stores featuring Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology as an option for customers. Located in Washington, D.C.’s Glover Park neighborhood and Sherman Oaks, Calif., the stores are expected to open next year. Both stores will offer the high-quality, natural and organic products and locally sourced options that…
FDA Issues Denials to Another 31 Makers of ENDS Products
Following its issuance last week of marketing denial orders (MDOs) to three companies for their flavored electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS) products, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has now issued MDOs to an additional 31 companies for approximately 300,000 flavored ENDS products from Aug. 27 through Sept. 2. Companies receiving these MDOs may…
Labor Market Will Play Increasing Role in Economic Outlook
Strong consumer spending over the past year has been boosted by government stimulus programs but will rely more on the labor market and job creation as the benefits of those efforts subside, according to National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz. Meanwhile, higher wages that employers have had to pay as they struggle to fill…
New Hoshizaki Sales VP Brings Four Decades of Experience
Peachtree City, Ga.-based Hoshizaki America Inc. appointed foodservice equipment industry veteran Stephanie Wall as its new vice president of regional sales, responsible for sales of Hoshizaki products in the U.S. and Canada. Wall brings more than 38 years of experience in the industry, including four years as a regional sales manager for Hoshizaki America and…