
How THC, Hemp and Nicotine Regulations Are Reshaping the C-Store Backbar
Shifting regulations on nicotine and THC products are forcing convenience store operators to pivot inventory strategies and manage the rise of illicit markets.
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Shifting regulations on nicotine and THC products are forcing convenience store operators to pivot inventory strategies and manage the rise of illicit markets.
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Renew Fitness has formed a partnership with Cohere Capital to acquire and develop dozens of new Pilates studios across Michigan, Maryland, and New York.

The 4,500-square-foot store represents part of a $55 million investment strategy to expand and renovate the convenience chain's footprint across New York and Vermont.
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New York City initiative supports students in unstable housing with strong relationships and systems.

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Stewart’s Shops has announced the launch of its new Stewart’s Signature Sauce, which the retailer describes as a sweet, tangy, smoky blend of honey mustard and barbecue sauce.
Pure Barre celebrates 25 years with a global barre class.

Blushington and Fazit teamed up for a World Cup-inspired beauty promotion.

As one of the driving factors in backbar management, c-store operators are monitoring federal, state and local legislation extensively, even contacting their representatives and pa

Riverview Landscapes has acquired Landscape, Inc., a commercial and residential landscaping and snow management provider headquartered in Albany, New York.

New York’s state attorney general says Xponential Fitness misled prospective studio owners, the franchisor’s third major settlement this year as a strategic review continues Xponen

Despite decreased operating incomes, taxes on rent-stabilized properties are rising faster than inflation, according to a new report by the New York University Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban Policy.
Luckin Coffee enters the US market with 18 New York City locations.

Primrose Schools opens 10 new schools and awards 27 franchises in 2026, crediting its new growth-minded leadership team for the promising start to the year.
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The convenience store chain is launching a seasonal promotion for its proprietary bottled beverage line produced at its New York manufacturing facility.

The chain joins a growing cohort of brands, including Pressed Juicery and Roti, to open inside ghost kitchen providers years after restaurants moved away from delivery-only channels.

Luckin Coffee is known for tech-forward, cashier-less ordering, fast service and an affordable beverage lineup.

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Scarborough, ME – The dirty soda craze has officially landed at Aroma Joe’s, with the handcrafted beverage franchise rolling out Dirty Soda at all 135 locations.