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3 FOODSERVICE MOVES 7-ELEVEN HAS ALREADY MADE IN 2025

18 February 2025

While North America’s largest c-store retailer begins building hundreds of food-focused stores, it’s also making more immediate changes to its…

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CIRCLE K WOWS THE WORLD – OPENS ITS LARGEST EVER EV HUB IN SWEDEN

18 February 2025

This new flagship service station marks a milestone in Circle K’s eMobility journey with 26 Ultra-Fast charging points and customer-inspired…

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TREASURY WARNED CHALMERS TOBACCO TAX HIKE WOULD FUEL BLACK MARKET

12 February 2025

Treasury warned Jim Chalmers the government’s 2023 decision to ramp up tobacco excise would fuel trade in the black market,…

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REPSOL INTERVIEW: ALICIA CRUZADO LOPEZ ON REDEFINING THE SERVICE STATION EXPERIENCE IN SPAIN

12 February 2025

Repsol, the Spanish multi-national energy company headquartered in Madrid, is transforming its service stations as a result of the energy…

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INSTACART’S SMART TROLLEYS ARE NOW AVAILABLE AT COLES SUPERMARKETS IN AUSTRALIA

12 February 2025

Coles Supermarkets is the first retailer in the Asia Pacific region to deploy Caper Carts, Instacart’s AI-powered smart trolleys. SAN FRANCISCO and MELBOURNE, Australia, Feb. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/…

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2025 BEST STORE DESIGN AWARDS: CHESTNUT MARKET

12 February 2025

Chestnut Market’s “The Hutch” store design pairs high-tech amenities with historic charm. CStore Decisions is recognizing Chestnut Market for its…

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FUTURE OF FEDERAL EV CHARGING NETWORK PLAN UP IN THE AIR

12 February 2025

States are instructed not to incur new financial obligations until updated guidance is issued. WASHINGTON, D.C. — The future of…

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MERCHANT FEES SKYROCKET TO RECORD HIGHS AFTER RBA DATA REFRESH

11 February 2025

Card fees hit record levels, but industry says they are driving costs down. Official data on the average cost of…

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COSTCO ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH DOORDASH

11 February 2025

Delivery platform DoorDash has secured a new partnership with Costco, which allows Australians to purchase goods without requiring a membership…

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THIS IS THE MOST POPULAR GROCERY STORE IN AMERICA — AND IT’S PROBABLY NOT WHAT YOU THINK

11 February 2025

A market research and analytics firm released new data featuring grocery stores those living in the U.S. love most. Here’s…

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THE TOP TRENDS TO WATCH

07 February 2025

Here’s a rundown of what should be top of mind for convenience store operators this year. NATIONAL REPORT — Many…

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STUDY SHOWS NEGATIVE IMPACT OF ABUSIVE, UNRULY CUSTOMERS

05 February 2025

Retailers face long-term costs when it comes to employee morale and engagement. According to a recently released report from Perceptyx,…

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