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Industry Innovation

The Electric Vehicle Charging Station of the Future

What will EV charging stations of the future look like? Charging station designs will create safe, monitored, and eco-friendly spaces that provide convenient ways for people to shop, dine, or relax while their EVs are being charged.
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Jun 3, 2022
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Kerrie Gill
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Food Broker News

Grab-and-Go Foodservice in 2022

As the world made a major leap from ordinary to the ‘new normal,' businesses had no option but to adapt to this change. The pandemic has set new trends and preferences by molding consumer behavior, and Grab-and-Go food services are no exception.
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Jun 3, 2022
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Kerrie Gill
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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