Tackling Tobacco: October 2024 Legislative & Regulatory RoundupLeaders in Denver and Kansas City, Mo., attempt to enact flavored tobacco bans again. Casey's Completes Largest Acquisition to DateIts purchase of Fikes Wholesale/CEFCO Convenience Stores expands the chain's presence in Texas and southern markets. SNEAK PEEK: Retailer Executive of the Year Chuck Maggelet Reflects on Maverik's Acquisition of Kum & Go The recently retired CEO and Chief Adventure Guide talks with Convenience Store News about how the transaction transformed the organization. FDA Issues Warnings Over Vapor Products Resembling Smart Devices The e-cigarettes include functions meant to appeal to youth, such as receiving text or call notifications, according to regulators. Wawa Closes First Standalone Drive-Thru Location The format was designed to offer extra convenience and focused on fresh food. 7-Eleven CEO Details Focus on Four Strategic Initiatives The retailer's key growth pillars will help the chain expand while remaining a channel leader that meets consumers' evolving needs. Convenience Store Retailers Report Continued Downtrading on the Backbar The latest "Nicotine Nuggets" survey from Goldman Sachs finds wide price gaps are driving tobacco consumers to cheaper alternatives. Generational Tobacco Bans Loom as Next Backbar Threat New England retailers formed a grassroots campaign to stop the next prohibition. Joint Operation Crackdown Nets $76M in Illegal E-Cigarettes The imported tobacco products were allegedly misdeclared as unrelated items to evade duties and detection. EG America Rewards Store Employee in Guest Experience Sweepstakes Jillian Mayer will receive $40,000 for her team's commitment to customer service. First Previous 5 6 7 8 9 Next Last
