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Dollar Stores Developing Competitive Edge in Grocery Retail
As more dollar stores enter the fresh food sector, c-stores could find themselves under pressure to match their value propositions.
Amazon to Shutter Eight Amazon Go Stores
The retailer still operates more than 20 locations of the format.

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Dunkin’ Donuts Continues Growth Spurt with 38 New Locations
The partnership with the Milwaukee Coffee Brewing Co. expands the QSR presence in Wisconsin.
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Starbucks’ Strategy Calls for Multi Daypart Sales
Eyes growth from increasing capacity, expanding dayparts and experimenting with new concepts.
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McDonald's Tests the Market with New Chicken Grande Wraps
New line offers entrée-sized wrap in three different recipes.
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New Jersey Says No to State Menu-Labeling Law
New federal law expected to take effect nationwide in the beginning of 2011.
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Kroger to Host Salvation Army Bell Ringers
Red Kettles to be placed at stores throughout holidays.
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Subway is 'Undercover Boss' Focus this Sunday
Don Fertman, CDO, will participate; President Fred DeLuca thought too recognizable.
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U.S. Retail Sales Increase in October
Demand has improved, but consumer confidence questions remain.
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Fresh & Easy to Open 12 Stores in Northern California by Early Next Year
Along with store openings the company expects to hire more than 275 employees.
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Tim Hortons Pulls Out of New England Markets
Coffeehouse chain plans to focus its U.S. growth in the Northeast and Midwest.
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Happy Meal Toy Ban Won’t Change Behavior: Research
San Francisco’s proposed ban on Happy Meal toys is called “well-intentioned, but misguided.”
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C-store Operators Make List of America's Largest Private Cos.
Fifteen of 223 spots on Forbes' 2010 ranking were claimed by c-store/gas station operators.
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Drug Stores Go Fresh
Competitive eyes are set on drug stores as they set out to get "fresh" with consumers.

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