DEI Cutbacks Lead to Shift in Hiring TrendsBusiness leaders reported subsequent drops in employee morale and retention. C-store Executives Recognized in Retail's Top Women Awards ProgramThe annual honor recognizes outstanding leaders in five categories. New Gender Gap Emerges in U.S. Workplace Women are more likely to seek out remote work, but face career challenges as a result. PHOTO GALLERY: Inconvenience Inc Marks Its Spot in the Convenience Channel The women-led company transformed 25 properties from bankruptcy to community hubs. Study: Scaling Back DEI Initiatives Comes With Risks Organizations should assess the legal, reputational and workforce impact a pullback could have. U.S. Companies Rethink DEI Rollbacks More than half of U.S. businesses said political pressure was the primary motivator for scaling back initiatives. Four Finalists Named for 2025 Top Women in Convenience Corporate Empowerment Award Convenience Store News will honor the convenience retail company that most effectively commits to gender equality and promotes female leadership and advancement. Convenience Store News Unveils the 2025 Top Women in Convenience This year’s class includes 100 established and emerging female leaders in the c-store industry. Strategies to Turn Your Career Vision Into a Reality Author Tracey Newell advises women to set and vocalize their ultimate goal early in their career. Majority of U.S. Employees Stand By DEI Efforts A new report finds roughly one-third of employees believe scaling back will affect workplace morale. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last