Rite Aid Increases Tobacco Purchasing Age to 21The new policy goes into effect within 90 days. Fast-Casual Restaurant Chains Still on the Rise in Both Units & Customer VisitsNPD Group: Fast-casual customers increased their visits by 3 percent year over year. Walgreens to Implement Tobacco 21 Policy Chainwide The Sept. 1 change comes as efforts to increase the federal minimum purchasing age are set to ramp up. Rite Aid Exits Electronic Cigarette Business The drugstore chain will begin testing CBD sales in Oregon and Washington. Amazon Go Stores to Begin Accepting Cash Customers are currently billed after leaving the cashierless concept using credit cards stored on file. Walgreens Testing Tobacco-Free Stores Locations in Gainesville, Fla., and Deerfield, Ill., are part of a pilot program that will evaluate consumer response. How Target, Whole Foods & Lidl Are Going After the Convenience Market New small-format locations focus on grab-and-go products and expedited checkouts. Starbucks to Modernize, Focus on Key Attributes of Convenience, Comfort & Connection The company's 27th annual meeting of shareholders highlighted a range of new goals and initiatives. An Industry Insider’s Take on Amazon Go Consultant Kevin Struthers shares his experience of visiting the cashierless store concept. How C-stores Can Ward Off the Infiltration of Amazon With reported plans to aggressively expand its Amazon Go concept, convenience retailers must play up their competitive differences, while borrowing from the e-commerce giant’s success. First Previous 14 15 16 17 18 Next Last
