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Convenience Store News Weekend Digest: December 4, 2022
A snapshot of the top headlines of the week.
Technology
Couche-Tard Advances Customer-Focused Initiatives
The company is preparing to expand its new loyalty program and smart checkout technology.
Market Research
NRF: Economy Cools But Consumer Spending Remains Positive
Federal officials take action to stave off the impending rail strike, which had the potential to "plunge" the U.S. into a recession.

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Kwik Trip CEO Don Zietlow to Retire

Casey's Unwraps '24 Days of Casey's Rewards'

24 Days of Casey's Rewards

Convenience Stores at a Crossroads

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Recognizing the 2022 Future Leaders in Convenience

EG Group Adds New Pizza Restaurant Concept to Its Network

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ConvenienceIQ News Quiz
ConvenienceIQ News Quiz: Week of November 28, 2022
Take our quiz to see how your knowledge of what's going on in the industry stacks up against other Convenience Store News readers.
Other Merchandise & Services
C-stores Continue to See Benefits From Pandemic-Driven HBC Sales
In 2021, the HBC category experienced its largest c-store industry sales growth in five years.
Tobacco
Tackling Tobacco: November 2022 Legislative & Regulatory Roundup
Flavored tobacco bans have made the news in counties in New York and Oregon.
Technology
NATSO Adds Alternative Fuels & Innovation Focus to Annual Conference
The March event will bring together truck stop and travel center operators who represent buying power for more than 16,000 fuel stations.
Legislative, Regulatory & Legal
Circle K Reaches Agreement to Resolve EEOC Charges
The $8 million settlement will cover impacted individuals employed by the convenience retailer between July 10, 2009 and Sept. 26, 2022.
Cannabis & CBD
Canadian Cannabis Company Enters U.S. Retail Through Pact With Jackson BevCo
Managed services agreement calls for Cordova to facilitate the opening and operation of cannabis stores in 2023.
Tobacco
Tobacco Cos. Take Fight Against California Flavor Ban to Supreme Court
Their arguments cite the federal Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act of 2009.
Small Operator
PHOTO GALLERY: Curby’s Express Market Shows Off New Tricks
Sporting a canine logo, the brand aspires to be a new breed of convenience.
Tobacco
U.S. Nicotine Trends Offer Some Bright Spots
New research presented in a recent NATO webinar finds the backbar is not all gloom and doom.
Candy & Snacks
Casey's Unwraps '24 Days of Casey's Rewards'
Loyalty program members will have daily special offers through Dec. 24.
Technology
Circle K Pilots New Delivery Option in North Carolina
Up to 7,000 SKUs are available through the Food Rocket app.

The Top 100 Convenience Store Chains of 2022

Acquisition activity has not ceased, but is centered on smaller deals these days.

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Convenience Store News Top 100

Interactive Product Showcase

Explore CSNews’ interactive convenience store to learn about new product launches, line extensions, technology solutions and more, and make new connections with suppliers to help propel your business forward.

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VIDEO: Highlights of the 2022 Top Women in Convenience Awards Gala

The integral role women play in convenience and fuel retailing was on full display at this year's record-breaking event.

Blog Series
Viewpoint
Nov 22
Back to Normal
NACS Show 2022 highlighted advocacy, accomplishments and challenges.
Don Longo
Editorial Director Emeritus
Oct 18
Leadership Day Returns
Past, present and future leaders will gather in Charlotte, N.C., next month for recognition and education.
Don Longo
Editorial Director Emeritus
Blog Series
TechWatch
Dec 01
Revving Up for Changes on the Forecourt
Far from a fad, electric vehicles are here to stay and c-store retailers are poised to win the changing motorist.
Melissa Kress
Executive Editor
Nov 21
Thankful for All Things Technology
Setting aside its reluctance to embrace new technologies puts the c-store channel in the position to own convenience.
Melissa Kress
Executive Editor

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