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Today’s customers are seeking convenience, and more and more retailers are working to meet that need. Drugstores are among those that are offering more grab-and-go foods and many of them are even starting to locate close to the interstate.
“It is something I think we need to be aware of. They have similar offerings and a lot of them are putting in grab-and-go foods, coffee programs and fountain soda programs,” said Darren Schulte, vice president of membership for NATSO. “When NATSO members think about how they want to innovate to prepare for the future, this is a category to watch.” Operators on NATSO's Food and Fuel Tour in July visited Walgreens to experience and learn about this trend...