U.S. Households’ Demand for Convenience Foods Rises
A new U.S. Department of Agriculture report found that Americans increasingly turn to prepared foods.
Big Australian Retailers Move Into Convenience
Supermarkets have been quick to capitalize on smaller-format stores, but are now discovering the risks.
Restaurants Struggle to Make Higher Wages Affordable
With minimum wages rising and new overtime legislation, retailers are looking for ways to cope and still turn a profit.
Proposed Regulations Seek to Close Estate and Gift Tax Loophole
The changes introduced by the U.S. Treasury will impact estates in excess of $5.45 million.
Bottled Water’s Popularity Soaring
Concerns about health and lead contamination in drinking water are likely fueling the trend.
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

