
Smoking rates in the UK continue to decline
UK Government research shows smoking rates continue to decline, with the latest figures revealing a further drop in the number of people who smoke cigarettes.



























UK Government research shows smoking rates continue to decline, with the latest figures revealing a further drop in the number of people who smoke cigarettes.

Retail Trust appoints three new trustees to strengthen holiday support for retail workers facing stress and financial hardship this season.

Shoppers say AI transparency is essential as they embrace convenience-store chatbots, loyalty tools and self-service kiosks, but reject intrusive uses.

Yesway sells its Midwest convenience stores to new buyer for $21 million, marking exit from region with focus on convenience stores.

Hormel buys chicken processor Brakebush Brothers for $1.055 billion, expanding its protein market presence with high demand.

Circle K tests a new hot-wing grab-and-go box to keep Flamin’ Hot chicken wings hot, visible, and appealing for convenience store shoppers.

QuickChek Murphy expansion struggles post-acquisition as Murphy grows and QuickChek shrinks, revealing key retail challenges. Learn more.

Kent Kwik builds new travel center with diesel island and restaurant in Tennessee, part of its growth strategy.

Three convenience chains—Casey’s, Parker’s Kitchen, and Yesway—expand with new stores and acquisitions reshaping the market in Texas and Oklahoma.
Yesway opens first Arizona convenience store, marking 10th state of operation with yesway expansion.