Convenience and gas retailers support passage of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
August 11, 2021
NACS, NATSO and SIGMA have all come out in support of senators who voted to approve the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, including a provision that promotes investments in electric vehicle charging stations. “The Senate’s bipartisan bill begins the process of creating a competitive market for electric vehicle charging infrastructure that will benefit convenience retailers and consumers for years to come,” said Henry Armour, president and CEO of NACS.
Recent News
Whole Foods and Amazon Fresh Offer Unlimited Deliveries for $10 a Month
Amazon has unveiled a new program that allows customers of both Whole Foods and Amazon Fresh to receive unlimited grocery delivery for just $10 per month.
GM Reports Surge in Profit on Gas Car Sales
Although General Motors has had trouble selling its electric cars, a recent report indicates that the increase in sales of gas-powered vehicles helped the company generate a profit.
Bubble Tea Bubble Bursts? Popular Brand’s Shares Plunge in IPO
The bubble tea craze has taken over cities of all sizes in the United States, but things aren’t looking good for a popular chain, whose initial public offering (IPO) tanked on the Asian market.
UPMC Cuts 1,000 Jobs Due to Post-Pandemic Challenges
UPMC, the largest employer in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, is laying off about 1,000 employees. The cuts are a response to challenges in the post-pandemic healthcare market.