Hy-Vee Enters Unleaded 88 Branding PactThe partnership with Iowa Corn and Growth Energy will bring awareness to the fuel offer at Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh c-stores. Tackling Tobacco: April 2025 Legislative & Regulatory RoundupDenver voters earned the right to have their say on a flavored tobacco ban, while Missouri cities may be prevented from adopting stricter tobacco regulations than those of the state. Summer E15 Sales Get EPA Greenlight for 2025 Industry associations continue to press for legislation to allow permanent year-round sales. Latest Tariff News Sparks Concern Among Retailer Groups Consumers could come up against higher prices, according to NRF and RILA. Credit & Debit Card Swipe Fees Reach New Record in 2024 Total fees increased by more than $15 billion from the previous year. Task Force Report Finds Rise in Illegal Tobacco Market in Massachusetts The New England Convenience Store & Energy Marketers Association raises concerns the issue will get worse. NACS & Rovertown Team Up to Advocate for Swipe Fee Reform Convenience retailers integrated swipe fee reform messaging into their mobile apps to help drive awareness and action. EPA Reaffirms Implementation Date of Year-Round E15 Sales in Midwest States The agency is considering emergency waivers for the remainder of the country. Merchants Support Maryland Legislation to Block Swipe Fees on Sales Tax The measure is similar to an Illinois law passed last year. Federal Menthol Ban & Flavored Cigar Proposals Fizzle Out The rules were first proposed in 2022 before being delayed indefinitely last spring. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
