Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A. Inc. announced that, beginning this month, each Del Monte Gold pineapple will feature a new product tag displaying one of six Del Monte Fresh sustainability facts. These facts include statistics surrounding wildlife preservation, recycling initiatives, responsible growth and scholarship programs in local farming communities. With this new initiative, Del Monte…

E-cigarettes and vape made a lot of noise — and a lot of money — in 2019, while cigars quietly rolled along in steady fashion befitting their staid, classic profile. “Cigars, the sticks, are up,” said Tim Greene, category director with Smoker Friendly, which has 105 stores across Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Nebraska and Florida. “The…

Car wash, convenience and fuel retailer Tiger Fuel will be rebranding as it celebrates its 29th anniversary. The company plans to apply a makeover to its The Market convenience stores and All-American Car Wash locations in the next few weeks. Tiger will also unveil a new loyalty program and mobile app so customers can earn…

The retail industry’s annual gathering, now known as “NRF Retail Week,” or “Retail’s BIG Show,” is centered around the three-day conference at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City. Of the 800 exhibitors and over 150 sessions, we spent three full days at the Javits and found no shortage of convenience-centric topics and…

Altona, Pa.-based Sheetz has selected StorMagic to modernize and optimize in-store computer systems at the chain’s hundreds of c-store locations. The new hyperconverged edge solution has enabled Sheetz to quickly and affordably minimize hardware sprawl, simplify support and administration, provide a platform for in-store technological innovation and improve resiliency within its environment. Sheetz previously used…

7‑Eleven announced that the company now operates more than 70,000 stores. Shoppers can visit the world’s largest convenience retailer in 17 countries and regions around the globe. The first 7‑Eleven store in India is expected to open this year, expanding the company’s operations to 18 countries. “Over 93 years we’ve grown from a small local…

Wawa announced that it is accepting nominations for its third annual Future Food Scientist Program, a half-day field trip to the Wawa Innovation Center for 8th grade students to learn about careers in food science through interactive stations educating youth on nutrition, sensory testing, food safety and marketing. Students will have the opportunity to apply…

Impressive lineup of celebrities, entrepreneurs will join attendees for more than 300 industry vendor exhibits, networking and seminars. LAS VEGAS – Following its successful inaugural event in Miami last summer, USA CBD Expo is heading to Las Vegas to showcase the growing wellness trend rising in popularity across the globe. Taking place at the Las…

VERC Enterprises announced the opening of two new locations in Athol and in Bellingham, Mass. The Athol location will be the second largest store in their chain, a full service, 5,000 square foot store, located at 1271 Templeton Road, Athol, Mass., to be known as VERC Athol Mobil. CEO Leo Vercollone said that this a…

New York City is set to ban cashless businesses after the city council voted to require stores and restaurants to accept cash. Mayor Bill De Blasio is expected to sign the bill. Once signed, businesses would have nine months before the law takes effect. Under the law, food and retail establishments would have to accept…