New York-based Stewart’s Shops announced that it has begun selling alcohol at its store in Argyle, N.Y. after some longstanding legislation was changed. For 86 years, alcohol could not be purchased in the Argyle. But a few weeks ago, that changed when voters passed multiple referendums to allow restaurants, bars and stores to sell alcohol within…

The Coca-Cola Co. is celebrating its 100th anniversary of becoming a publicly traded company by offering free admission to The World of Coca-Cola for the first time on Dec. 8, as well as a commemorative glass Coca-Cola bottle while supplies last. The first Coca-Cola was served in Atlanta on May 8, 1886. The company made its…

S&D Coffee & Tea has released its 2019 Sustainability Report, Rooted in Impact, summarizing efforts and progress made throughout 2017 and 2018. As the industry landscape continues to evolve, S&D is committed to bringing effective sustainable solutions to the forefront of its business. The report highlights the company’s role in creating real change across the…

A Senate committee has advanced the nomination of Dr. Stephen Hahn as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) commissioner, with a vote of 18 to 5 in favor. Hahn, chief medical executive at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, was nominated by President Trump last month to replace Dr. Scott Gottlieb, who left…

Yesway has deployed March Networks Searchlight for Retail video surveillance in 136 of its stores. Yesway began its search for a video surveillance provider in 2017. The company was growing rapidly and needed a solution that could scale to accommodate its future growth. Brookwood Financial Partners LLC, the private equity real estate investment firm that…

The Marathon Petroleum Corp.’s (MPC) Ohio Refining Division veterans committee has been supporting Fisher House Foundation, a network of homes where military and veterans’ families can stay at no cost while their loved ones are receiving treatment at a Veterans Affairs facility. These homes annually serve more than 112,600 veterans. Each Fisher House creates an instant community for…

McDonald’s is testing its new Crispy Chicken Sandwich and Deluxe Crispy Chicken Sandwich in Houston and Knoxville, Tenn. The Crispy Chicken Sandwich has a fried chicken filet topped with butter and pickles. The deluxe version also includes tomatoes, lettuce and mayo. Both sandwiches use a new chicken filet that differs from McDonald’s McChicken and Buttermilk…

Cumberland Farms has rolled out its holiday-flavored products to celebrate the season. Customers can stop by any of Cumberland Farms’ nearly 600 retail locations across the Northeast and Florida to get their holiday fix all season long. Some of the new seasonal additions to the brand’s menu include: Spice Cookie Coffee Caffeine lovers can customize…

Wawa, in partnership with 2SP Brewing Company, announced the return of 2018’s collaboration, Winter Reserve Coffee Stout, and the launch of its 2019-202 Brew Tour. Also, planned for 2019 is an expansion including a bourbon barrel finished version of the beer, as well as two new partnerships with Hardywood Park Craft Brewery in Richmond, Va.,…

Thorntons is celebrating the holiday season with 25 days of giveaways for its rewards members. From Dec. 1 through Dec. 25, customers will be rewarded with a deal of the day every day simply by purchasing the current day’s item and swiping their Refreshing Rewards card at the register. Thorntons is bringing additional value to…