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    How to perfect store-level hiring and retention

    Beyond increasing pay and benefits, retailers should consider new recruiting avenues, streamline applications and make sure training and onboarding serve each worker, experts say.

    By Oct. 30, 2024
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    Sheetz expands program to hire workers with disabilities

    The c-store retailer is the first company in Pennsylvania to commit to a state-funded initiative that helps people with disabilities obtain competitive, integrated employment.

    By Oct. 30, 2024
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    3 Big Numbers: 7-Eleven comes under pressure

    The world’s largest c-store company recently highlighted its use of AI in hiring, revealed hundreds of store closures and tempered 2024 operating income expectations.

    By Oct. 18, 2024
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    How 7-Eleven is combating its biggest hiring challenge

    The retailer was losing candidates “left and right” because its recruitment process was too slow, according to its senior director of talent acquisition. Then it brought AI into the fold.

    By Oct. 16, 2024
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    3 Big Numbers: Swipe fees, TXB trimming turnover and fresh chicken

    The 2024 NACS Show delivered data on the cost of credit cards, the benefits of good training and a blissfully short wait for fried chicken.

    By Oct. 11, 2024
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    Gen Z workers want flexibility, community, report says

    As this cohort increasingly joins the workforce, a survey from the Top Employer Institute shows that providing a good work-life balance is vital to attracting and keeping them.

    By Sept. 24, 2024
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    Pilot taps Walmart workforce guru for new VP role

    Jocelyn Caldwell, Pilot’s vice president of people and belonging, previously spent three years leading the retail giant’s talent team.

    By Sept. 24, 2024
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    ‘Largest labor shortage the country has ever seen’ looms, report warns

    HR should be open-minded about reaching as many applicants as possible and training new hires to make sure they have the skills for the job, a Lightcast study advises.

    By Laurel Kalser • Sept. 23, 2024
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    Parkland USA VP of communications retires

    Laura Varn has stepped away from her role after nearly six years with the energy and retail company.

    By Sept. 17, 2024
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    Retail workers hail New York’s new panic-button law

    But the bill signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul, which requires a host of safety measures to address store-based crime, was opposed by key trade groups.

    By Daphne Howland • Sept. 9, 2024
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    SpartanNash names new chief marketing officer

    Erin Storm brings nearly 20 years of experience at Kellogg’s to the company as it continues its “merchandising transformation.”

    By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 28, 2024
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    How does manager tenure affect team performance?

    Manager tenure is often correlated to high performance, Visier said, but in many organizations, manager effectiveness lessens after a number of years.

    By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 23, 2024
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    AB InBev to shutter Anheuser-Busch distribution facility

    The brewer’s closure of the Massachusetts plant will impact 193 jobs. It comes amid a national decline in beer volumes.

    By Chris Casey • Aug. 22, 2024
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    Sheetz expands education resources for staff

    A partnership with AllCampus gives employees access to more than 500 low-cost or tuition-free degree and certificate programs.

    By Aug. 14, 2024
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    Chevron to move headquarters as 3 leaders retire

    The oil company is relocating its main office from San Ramon, California, to Houston.

    By Aug. 5, 2024
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    SpartanNash to lay off 141 employees

    The distributor, wholesaler and retailer that owns its own grocery stores and gas stations is shuttering its distribution center in Landover, Maryland.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 23, 2024
  • 5 burning c-store industry questions for the rest of 2024

    With uncertainties inside and outside stores, convenience retailers have their eyes on consumer spending, EVs, gas consumption and employment levels.

    By , July 10, 2024
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    Loop Neighborhood Market hires new fresh food director

    Brandon Frampton, who was recently Mountain Express’ president, has also held foodservice roles with TXB and Pilot Company.

    By June 14, 2024
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    Ruiz Food Products to close California plant

    The frozen food manufacturer, which makes the roller grill staple Tornados, will lay off 215 workers at its Tulare plant starting Aug. 30.

    By Joelle Anselmo • June 12, 2024
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    Love’s rolls out free education perks for workers

    The “Fuel Your Growth” program offers degree programs, certifications and more.

    By June 4, 2024
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    Leo’s taps MAPCO director as new VP of retail

    After 17 years at the Tennessee-based retailer, Damian Wyatt joins the four-site Indiana-based convenience store chain.

    By May 31, 2024
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    DOL overtime expansion ‘unlawful,’ business groups argue

    NACS joined the National Retail Federation and others in saying the rule expansion violates the Fair Labor Standards Act and Administrative Procedure Act.

    By Caroline Colvin • May 30, 2024
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    Weigel’s builds employee rewards program

    Workers can earn rewards, access discounts and receive freebies from vendors through the MyWeigel’s Employee app.

    By May 21, 2024
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    Pilot names new head of technology

    Andy Lupo’s promotion is the latest in a long series of executive changes for the travel center company in the past year.

    By May 16, 2024
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    Department of Labor will raise overtime salary threshold to $44K in July, $59K next year

    The final rule expands overtime pay eligibility to millions of U.S. workers, the department said.

    By Ryan Golden • April 23, 2024