Starbucks Will Ditch Plastic Straws
By 2020, the company will replace plastic straws with straw-free lids or alternative-material straws as part of its initiative to lower waste worldwide.
Unique Gas Stations Take Center Stage
A new photography book with a preface by Jay Leno showcases the world’s quirkiest gasoline stations—and why we love them.
Protests Against Cashless Restaurants Grow
As the number of restaurants that eschew cash increases in Washington, D.C., city council members introduce a bill to make retailers accept cash.
Happy 7-Eleven Day!
Once again, the retailer is celebrating its birthday with free Slurpee drinks and a “seven deals in seven days” promo.
Drive-Thrus Outperform Dining Rooms
For fast-food restaurants, more sales are happening outside the stores, which has led chains to expand their ability to take drive-thru orders.
OMEGA Members Receive a 3.4% discount
OMEGA Press
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NGA News
- NGA Applauds Government Reopening, Highlights Independent Grocers’ Leadership During Shutdown
- National Grocers Association Opposes Settlement Proposed by Credit Card Duopoly Visa and Mastercard
- NGA Applauds White House’s Focus on Fair Competition and Antitrust Enforcement
- Grocery eCommerce – The Digital Shelf is Still Evolving
- NGA Statement on SNAP Funding
CSP Fuel News
- 2 c-stores named country's top fast-food restaurant chains
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- Steal This Foodservice Idea: Gear up for the holidays
- Rutter’s is the first U.S. company to win global foodservice award
- GPM Investments to relaunch fas Rewards app in 2026 with major upgrades
