The Reagan-Udall Foundation engaged an independent expert panel to evaluate the operational aspects of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) tobacco regulatory program, as directed by FDA Commissioner Robert Califf’s public statement on July 19, 2022, according to the National Association of Tobacco Outlets (NATO). In the statement, Commissioner Califf stated that “the agency…
NAG 2023 to Discuss Exclusive Convenience Experience Research
The 2023 National Advisory Group (NAG) Conference, which will be held on March 26-29 in Austin, Texas, announced the topic of its third burning issue. On Tuesday, March 28, from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., the NAG 2023 conference will discuss the findings from the Convenience Experience Report. The research for the report was done…
Rutter’s Opens New Location in Maryland
Rutter’s announced the opening of its new location in Maryland, its first new build of 2023. Located in Emmitsburg, Md., at 10201 Taneytown Pike, the brand-new Rutter’s is over 8,200 square feet with 14 auto-fueling positions and five High-Speed diesel fueling lanes. Offering all the amenities that make Rutter’s an industry leader, this new location…
M-PACT to Begin April 4
M-PACT, the annual Midwest Fuel and Convenience Trade Show, announced it will hold its 21st yearly event April 4–6 at the Indianapolis Convention Center. The regional trade show will feature all the latest products and services in its massive exhibit hall, as well as insightful education to meet the needs of today’s diverse fuel and convenience…
Beer’s Crafty Future
Next month, millions of people will tune in to watch Super Bowl LVII, the first major party event of 2023. Even non-football fans look forward to the broadcast. After all, it’s one of the few shows that viewers look forward to the commercials, like all the spots featuring the Budweiser Clydesdales. For more than three…
Deloitte Gives Outlook on the Retail Industry in 2023
Deloitte has released its 2023 retail industry outlook report exploring retail trends to help retailers elevate their business strategy beyond traditional cost-cutting. The report is based on a series of interviews with 50 senior retail leaders, 70% of which are from companies with an annual revenue of $10 billion or more, as well as Deloitte’s…
Out of Stock Items Creating Challenges for Retailers
According to part one of SML Groups’ state of retail report, 48% of retailers believe frequently out-of-stock items cause the biggest challenge to them serving customers in today’s retail environment. An additional half (48%) of retailers reportedly see improving the in-store customer experience as a top priority throughout 2022. The report casts light on industry…
NACS and NielsenIQ Release New Industry Report
The National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) and NielsenIQ released their third global convenience retailing industry report providing industry-leading data, macro trends and analysis for 35 countries in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Central and South America. The expanded Q3 report includes the addition of measurements from Central and South America, as well as category-specific…
7-Eleven Launches Vitaminwater Zero Sugar LOOK Slurpee
7-Eleven has released Vitaminwater Zero Sugar LOOK slurpee, the newest addition to its slurpee drink lineup. The Vitaminwater Zero, Sugar LOOK slurpee, is a blend of blueberry and hibiscus flavors. The sugar-free drink is available now at participating 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes stores for a limited time only. “Our customers are always looking to us to deliver unique and…
QuikTrip Opens Travel Center in Tennessee
QuikTrip (QT) announced the opening of a new remote travel center in Chattanooga, Tenn. After opening 11 new travel centers in 2022, the retailer will continue to expand throughout 2023 with new locations across the country. The first customers were greeted on the opening day of business Jan. 12, at 312 Browns Ferry Rd. Chattanooga,…