Tag: US

Driverless cars take a backseat

For most of time, driverless cars sounded like something from a futuristic film, however the future is here and most consumers aren’t so keen on the idea. Less than a fifth (17%) of...

Re-defining the convenience store

Technology website Tech Crunch, reports that US convenience store, Foxtrot announces the close of a US$17 million growth fund, co-led by Imaginary and Wittington Ventures, with investments from previous backers. ‘What is Foxtrot?’...

US convenience stores to finish the year on a high note

An overwhelming 84 per cent of US convenience store operators say they are optimistic about their business prospects for the fourth quarter, which would continue the pattern of strong sales throughout 2019. The...

US convenience stores booming, despite fewer visits

US convenience stores enjoyed a 16th straight year of record in-store sales in 2018. But fewer visits makes the right marketing crucial. This is the message from the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS)...

Snap chat? Man asks for beer holding alligator

A man in the US state of Florida walked into a convenience story with an alligator under his arm and asked for beer, according to media reports. The alligator’s mouth was taped shut. The...

US convenience-store sales edged higher in 2017

One of every 30.9 dollars spent in the US last year was spent at a convenience store, according to newly released NACS State of the Industry data. Convenience stores in the US achieved...

Growing healthy-drink sales with messaging

Messages focusing on the attributes of a beverage can increase sales – but not always, according to two pilot tests conducted by the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) in the US. NACS...

Convenience Worldwide: US stores trial home meal kits

Two separate pilot tests in the US developed by the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) in conjunction with industry groups have revealed the challenges and opportunities in selling convenient, affordable meal...
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