Batteries Plus at Full Charge Heading into the Second Half of 2026 with 15 Signed Agreements for 30 New Units
Batteries Plus signs 15 agreements for 30 new units in 2026
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Batteries Plus signs 15 agreements for 30 new units in 2026

Changing consumer habits are reshaping the tobacco accessories category, prompting c-store retailers to rethink how they merchandise and market products such as rolling papers, con

The USDA just moved the goalposts on SNAP, and convenience stores have until Nov. 4 to catch up. That’s the deadline USDA set for every SNAP-authorized retailer to meet the new sto

Green Valley Grocery has announced a new agreement with Accel Entertainment and its subsidiary Century Gaming Technologies Nevada to add the company’s gaming terminals to its netwo

After nearly a decade with the big-box retailer, Stacey Levitt is joining the apparel company as its executive vice president of e-commerce and digital experience.

With 85 years under its belt and a new generation leading the way forward, Good To Go is preparing to grow under an updated brand image and store design. In May of last year, paren

The Hub Convenience Stores has announced the launch of HubPerks, its new loyalty app powered by Liquid Barcodes. Available on iOS and Android, the app can be used across all five H

Petland Fort Myers wins 2026 Store of the Year with 21% sales growth.

The Marketing Veteran Leverages Experience with Adidas, Johnson & Johnson, ExxonMobil and The Good Feet Store French Florist, a floral boutique franchise, has appointed Ben Cohen c

Reformation targets $1B valuation with IPO of 14 million shares.

As snack trends continue to evolve at a rapid pace, c-store retailers are balancing the excitement of viral products with the realities of value-driven shopping. While social media

The purchase of Arpalus gives it a system that allows workers to record product levels on store shelves using a smartphone app.

Shopping hauls are some of the Internet’s most popular videos, but some Gen Zers are sampling and sharing their impressions of an Asian supermarket’s products instead of their latest luxury splurge.

When it comes to c-store foodservice, one opportunity that some retailers miss is to complete the picture by not only elevating their offerings but also infusing indulgence into ev

The c-store snack aisle is evolving as more shoppers seek foods that deliver functional benefits alongside flavor. From protein bars and beef jerky to high-fiber and low-sugar opti

BOSTON (July 16, 2026) — Busy Bee Jumpers , the inflatables and party rentals franchise, spent much of the first half of the year strengthening the foundation of its franchise system.

Thomas and Whitney Hughes own a successful Escapology franchise with 1 location
BOSTON, July 16, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- Busy Bee Jumpers spent much of the first half of the year strengthening the foundation of its franchise system.

Royal Farms has announced the upcoming opening of its newest store in Pennsylvania, located in Shamokin Dam.

Buc-ee’s has officially begun construction on its first travel stop in Wisconsin, located in Oak Creek. The move comes as the retailer continues making its presence known across th

Walmart uses AI and digital twins to optimize supply chain

Good Oil, now helmed by the third generation of the family business, is celebrating 85 years in business in 2026. The chain was founded by Don Good Sr. and his wife Mary Good, in M

Jackie Halas, VP of business IT, Global Partners, is set to discuss technology innovations impacting the convenience store industry, as a panelist for the session, “Charging Ahead
Dalmoros Fresh Italian announces a major nationwide expansion, bringing its popular, fast-casual, fresh pasta and Italian cuisine restaurant to several high-profile markets across the United States.