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7-Eleven Tests Autonomous Robot Delivery
Customers in Los Angeles can receive orders via self-driving robot in around 15 minutes.
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Consumer Pressures Continue to Weigh on Cigarette Volumes
The latest Nicotine Nuggets survey found downtrading to affordable tobacco products picked up in the fourth quarter of 2022.
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Alpena Oil Co. Sells Assets to Blarney Castle Oil
The sale comprises the acquisition of 14 convenience stores, six Louie’s Fresh Market full-service grocery stores, plus a cardlock.

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Corporate & Store Operations
Rutter's Charts Market Expansion as Part of Five-Year Plan
The Pennsylvania-based chain expects to add Delaware and Virginia to its operational footprint.
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ConvenienceIQ News Quiz: Week of January 23, 2023
Take our quiz to see how your knowledge of what's going on in the industry stacks up against other Convenience Store News readers.
Foodservice
7-Eleven & Wawa Stand Out as C-stores Have Their Moment
Placer.ai: Most of the chains' success is attributable to the retailers' ability to meet the needs of QSR diners.
Tobacco
Juul Exploring Options; Sale & Investment Are on the Table
The reported discussions with three tobacco companies follow a bumpy year for the vapor company.
Technology
Circle K Doubles Down on 'Pay Your Bills' Sweepstakes
The contest offers participants a chance to win thousands of dollars in prizes or free fuel for a year.
Market Research
U.S. Discretionary Retail Spending Decreased in 2022
Units and sales revenue were both down for most of the year, according to The NPD Group.
Candy & Snacks
Snacking: The All-Day Opportunity
Consumers are shifting toward "hometainment" activities and away from traditional mealtimes.
Technology
Zeroing In on the Top Three Technology Spend Priorities
Security, supply chain visibility and energy monitoring are among retailers' main concerns.
Corporate & Store Operations
Kwik Star Banner to Enter South Dakota
Three new stores will open in the Sioux Falls area as early as this fall.
Corporate Responsibility
The United Family Raises Awareness of Human Trafficking
In acknowledgement of Human Trafficking Awareness Month, the retailer will be posting hotline numbers to assist victims.
Fuels
National Gas Prices Rise as Demand Grows
The national average of $3.42 is 33 cents more than a month ago.

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VIDEO: Highlights of the 2022 Convenience Store News Hall of Fame Gala

The event celebrated the achievements of three influential industry leaders.

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Jan 24
A Legacy Like None Other
Don Zietlow is the humble genius behind Kwik Trip's success.
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What are the pain points convenience store retailers will face in 2023?
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Jan 26
Preparing for a New Mobility Future
Shell USA Inc. is growing its reach with electric vehicle drivers through a $169M acquisition deal for Volta Inc.
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Jan 19
Turning Lemons Into a Technology Opportunity
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