MMR at NACS: What stood out on the show floor
The boundaries of convenience continue to expand as MMR examines the products and trends that stood out at NACS.
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Meijer adds evermore cards for Medicare customers
Evermore lets participating Medicare members use plan cards at Meijer for covered OTC products, healthy foods, and other items.
Walmart Foundation backs $18 million Great Plains conservation fund
Walmart Foundation and McDonald’s USA support an initiative to conserve grasslands, ranching communities, and beef supply-chain resilience.
NACS launches Advancing Convenience 2030
The association’s new roadmap calls for stronger global engagement and increased use of data and artificial intelligence.
C-stores explore new occasions at NACS Show
The boundaries of convenience continue to expand as MMR examines the products and trends that stood out at NACS.
McQuirter takes NACS helm
Reflecting on more than 20 years in the industry, McQuirter identified two competitive advantages: investing in people and maintaining curiosity.
Maverik taps NIQ for customer insights and analytics
Maverik will use NIQ Activate to share point-of-sale and loyalty insights with suppliers for category growth.
C-stores face mounting pressure from SNAP changes
Convenience retailers face rising costs and complexity from new SNAP stocking rules and state purchase restrictions, prompting calls for more compliance time.
C-stores expand beyond convenience to capture more meal occasions
“Convenience stores have earned an incredibly valuable position with shoppers because they solve real needs quickly, but convenience alone isn’t enough to win every occasion,” said Kathy Risch, Acosta Group.
Utz brings full snack portfolio to NACS Show
New protein snacks, spicy flavors and products from Utz, Zapp’s and Boulder Canyon will be among the offerings featured in Las Vegas.
Mike Wysong in his own words: A look back at MMR and CDR coverage
Here is a look back at some of CDR and MMR’s coverage of Wysong and his views on the future of pharmacy.
Cleanlogic puts Infusions in the spotlight at New York event
Cleanlogic’s Infusions collection delivers skincare ingredients through microcapsule technology in bath accessories, with no extra routine steps.
BodyBio launches in over 500 Sprouts stores
Sprouts Farmers Market is adding a selection of BodyBio wellness products to more than 500 stores, including two exclusive product sizes.
Bayer plans $2.2 billion U.S. manufacturing expansion
Bayer is expanding its U.S. manufacturing footprint with a $2.2 billion Ohio facility expected to create about 600 jobs and begin operations in 2031.
Walmart adds Shop to Light for easier product finding
Walmart’s Shop to Light feature uses LEDs built into digital shelf labels to help customers find products in stores.
Online grocery sales jump as in-store sales decline
The share of households that have ever purchased groceries online reached nearly 81%.