Circle K Brings High-Tech Solutions to Employee TrainingThe retailer's new onboarding program is conducted via in-store iPads that allow recent hires to learn on the floor. Plaid Pantry Sells Winning $1.3B Powerball TicketThis was the fourth largest Powerball jackpot in history and the eighth largest among U.S. jackpot games. Supplier Spotlights: Eco-Products, Electric Era Technologies & Fresh Blends Lux Ice USA, National Retail Solutions and the Royston Group, among others, also announce new initiatives and partnerships. Plaid Pantry Debuts First EV Charger The proprietary PowerNode charger typically delivers 100 miles of range in 10 minutes. C-store Retailers Turn to Technology & Incentives to Conquer Labor Challenges A focus on training and development can also slow the pace of turnover. Convenience Retailers Take on Redesigns to Expand Wine & Liquor Sections Operators are also stocking new brands to capture opportunities in the alcoholic beverages category. Labor Shortages Continue to Impact the Channel's Supply Chain Savvy c-store retailers are finding workarounds as experts predict struggles will continue past 2022. Tackling Tobacco: July 2022 Legislative & Regulatory Roundup A town in Maine attempts to ban the sale of flavored tobacco products for a second time. Sponsored Rebuilding Traffic, Building Baskets Staffing and supply chain hurdles are still affecting store operations. Higher Food Costs Hitting Some U.S. Metro Areas Harder Than Others Food costs rose 10.4 percent in June vs. one year ago. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
