Family Dollar Shutters 370 StoresSales, comps down in Q2 Optimistic OutlookDespite ongoing concerns over increasing benefits and competitive threats, grocery retailers feel investments and strategies will pay off in 2014. Irving Approves Incentive Package to Lure 7-Eleven HQ The retailer needs to relocate by Dec. 31, 2016 to qualify. EIA: Summer Gas Prices Will be Similar to Last Year Average cost expected to be $3.57 per gallon nationwide. Low Gas Prices Reversing Decline in Driving Nearly half of Americans report doing nothing to offset the cost of fuel. Connecticut Is First to Adopt $10.10 Minimum Wage Retailers oppose effort to hike the federal wage to same amount. New Numbers, Insights Shared at NACS Summit Economy improving, but c-stores still face headwinds. Sweet Spread Category Poised for Growth Mintel forecasts 65% sales increase by 2018 NPD: C-stores Face Challenging, Competitive Environment Visits dipped 3 percent in the last quarter of 2013. Largest Restaurant Chains Contend With Slowing Sales Competition remains fierce in all segments despite overall growth. First Previous 50 51 52 53 54 Next Last
