Small Businesses Embrace Mobile Payments Over Credit Cards
The move to EMV standards has spurred independent retailers to encourage mobile payments rather than traditional credit and debit cards.
Amazon Introduces Car Research Community
Customers can view specifications, images, videos and reviews for thousands of new and classic car models on Amazon.com.
New Study Finds Soda Taxes Curb Soft Drink Consumption
Researchers discovered low-income communities in Berkeley, Calif., drank fewer sodas after the city passed a tax on sugared soft drinks.
Study Says Consumers Buy Most ‘Junk’ Foods from Supermarkets
Purchases are about two to four times as large as fast-food restaurants, full-service restaurants, convenience stores and vending machines combined.
Deep-Fried Twinkies Debut at Walmart
The collaboration between Hostess Brands and Walmart brings deep-fried dessert to retail.
OMEGA Press
- WV Oil Marketer & Grocers Association Campaign Raises Over $154,000 For Children in Need of Assistance
- Thank You for Making the 2024 Jan Vineyard Charity Golf Outing a Success!
- Join the GameChanger July Campaign: Empower Our Youth, Prevent Substance Misuse
- WV Oil Marketer & Grocers Association Campaign Raises Over $137,000 For Children in Need of Assistance
- WV Oil Marketer & Grocers Association Campaign Raises Over $132,000 For Children in Need of Assistance
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
- EG America, Swiftly offer cashback on alcohol purchases
- Gulf, Upside partnership boosting business
- Pilot, Stewart’s Shops, Weigel’s, Royal Farms, QuickChek, Yesway and Allsup’s offer holiday deals
- FDA to allocate $200M against illegal vapor products
- Treasury suspends penny production as convenience stores adapt to coin shortage

