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Food Broker News

Convenience Store Outlook 2022

Convenience store performance for this year is primarily fueled by larger operators. Those operating 20 stores or less continue to feel the pressure of a dwindled-down economy, compared to larger operators who have seen more sunny days in recent months.
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May 29, 2022
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Kerrie Gill
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Industry Innovation

Taking Advantage of Contactless Payment Trends in C-Stores

Over 150 million Americans have used a digital wallet in the past year. Think of how much it would affect your bottom line to accept NFC payments--and how much damage it would cause not to implement them.
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May 29, 2022
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Kerrie Gill
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Food Broker News

Pros and Cons of Owning Electric Vehicles

As electric vehicles become more advanced and readily available, consumers need to carefully evaluate the pros and cons of buying an EV for their family.
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May 23, 2022
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Kerrie Gill
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Food Broker News

Consumer Attitudes Toward Electric Vehicles

In the United States, electric vehicles are currently viewed as a niche product. However, after researching the current perception of electric vehicles, there has been an increase in positive perceptions.
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May 23, 2022
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Kerrie Gill
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Industry Innovation

C-Store Retailers Using Rideshare Vehicles

With the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic, delivery options have become more vital to the C-Store industry, and C-Store retailers are responding in-kind, by investing delivery functions and partnerships.
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May 8, 2022
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Kerrie Gill
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Food Broker News

Are Pandemic Spending Levels Here to Stay?

There is no surprise that the recent COVID-19 pandemic which began in the first quarter of 2020 has had an effect on consumer behavior as well as the average spending levels of each household. Will it return to normal?
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May 7, 2022
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Kerrie Gill
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Food Broker News

The Strategic Petroleum Reserve

The Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) is a collection of oil and gas reserves managed by the US government, and President Biden is currently expending a portion of it. Learn how it’s used, and how it affects the current price of gas all across the country.
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Apr 30, 2022
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Kerrie Gill
Russia-Ukraine War Impact on Retail
Food Broker News

Ukraine War Impact on U.S. Retail

The Ukraine crisis is seen as a major geopolitical event, and many of its effects will be felt not only in the region, but across the globe. In this article, you will find an overview of the current political situation and its impact on retail and logistics.
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Apr 27, 2022
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Kerrie Gill