NRF: U.S. Economy Heading Toward a 'Soft Landing'With inflation cooling and interest rates expected to dip, the United States has likely avoided a recession. Halloween Spending Expected to Break RecordsHalf of shoppers plan to spend $51 or more on candy this year. Majority of U.S. Workers Committed to DEI Initiatives Seramount: Though progress can be seen, some challenges in creating bias-free workplaces still remain. FDA Finalizes Minimum Age Requirements for Tobacco Sales Beginning Sept. 30, retailers must check the photo ID of any backbar customer under the age of 30. Generational Differences Define the Future of Dinner Circana: 81% of evening meals are sourced from the comfort of home. Sheetz Lands in Top 10 on 'Top Companies That Care' List It is the only convenience store chain to be ranked on the national list. Five C-store Chains Rank Among America's Best Retailers One chain also nabbed the No. 1 spot on the 2024 Forbes Customer Experience All-Stars List earlier this year. 'Motherhood Penalty' Adds Up for Working Mothers The cohort, on average, still earns 31% less than working fathers. Dollar Stores, Drugstores, Who's Next? Some competitors turn out to be more of a paper tiger than a real threat. Convenience Store News Weekend Digest: August 18, 2024 A snapshot of the top headlines of the week. First Previous 5 6 7 8 9 Next Last
