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NJNYPAJul 7, 2026Tri-State Cracks Down on Organized Retail Crime: New NJ, NY and PA Tools for Store Owners
New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania have all strengthened organized-retail-crime laws and stood up dedicated task forces, here is what tobacco, liquor, and c-store owners should know.
NYJul 7, 2026Wine and Liquor in NY Grocery Stores? Bill S9032 Puts Independent Retailers on Alert
New York bill S9032 would let grocery, convenience, and corner stores sell both wine and liquor, a change independent package stores warn could threaten their survival.
NJPAJul 7, 2026Swipe-Fee Relief Gains Momentum: Federal Bill Plus New NJ and PA Measures Target Card Costs
Three 2026 bills, the federal Credit Card Competition Act plus New Jersey and Pennsylvania measures, aim to cut the card-processing fees that have become one of the biggest costs for tri-state retailers.
NJNYPAJul 6, 2026The 2026 Tri-State Alcohol-Retail Shake-Up: How NJ, NY & PA Bills Could Reshape Where Customers Buy Booze
From New Jersey grocery bills to New York supermarket-wine fights to Pennsylvania chains winning auctioned licenses, 2026 is redrawing where customers can buy alcohol across the tri-state, and what it means for independent retailers.
NJJul 6, 2026New Jersey’s 2026 Liquor-License Bills: What Grocery & Movie-Theater Proposals Mean for Retailers
Two new 2026 bills would let New Jersey supermarkets and movie theaters sell alcohol. Here is what S1254 and A4666 mean for independent retailers, and why the 3,000-resident license cap still stands.
NJNYJul 2, 2026Federal Tobacco Pressure Eases, but NJ and NY Flavor Bans Still Rule the Shelf
Federal pressure on flavored tobacco has eased, but New Jersey’s and New York’s own flavor bans still govern what you can put on the shelf. What tri-state retailers can and can’t sell right now.
Jul 2, 2026New SNAP Stocking Rules Hit Nov. 4: What Every Tri-State C-Store Must Carry to Keep EBT
New federal SNAP stocking requirements take effect Nov. 4, raising the number of staple items every store must carry to keep EBT eligibility. What tri-state c-stores must stock to stay approved.
NJJul 2, 2026The Hemp-THC Countdown: NJ’s Nov. 13 Ban and a New Federal Rule Reshape Tri-State Beverage Sales
New Jersey’s hemp-derived THC ban takes effect Nov. 13, and a new federal rule is reshaping what intoxicating hemp beverages tri-state c-stores can legally stock and sell. Here’s how to prepare your cooler.
PAJul 1, 2026Pennsylvania Opens Ready-to-Drink Cocktails to Convenience Stores: A Rare Revenue Win
Pennsylvania’s Act 86 of 2024 lets roughly 12,000 licensed retailers, including convenience stores, sell spirits-based ready-to-drink cocktails (up to 12.5% ABV, 16 oz, to-go). Here’s who qualifies, the fees, and what tri-state owners should do.
Jun 30, 2026NYC’s Proposed Path to a $30 Minimum Wage: What Store Owners Should Plan For
A New York City bill (Int. No. 757) would raise the minimum wage toward $30/hour and phase out the tip credit. Here’s the proposed year-by-year schedule for small employers and what tri-state retailers should do now.
NJJun 30, 2026AARA Opposes NJ S2141: Crypto ATM Ban Would Punish Small Retailers
New Jersey’s S2141 would ban all cryptocurrency ATMs statewide. AARA has formally urged the Legislature to reject a blanket ban that penalizes host convenience stores and gas stations, and to adopt targeted fraud protections instead.
Jun 29, 20265 Loss-Prevention Steps Every Convenience Store Should Take in 2026
Practical, low-cost loss-prevention steps for convenience stores and gas stations, cash handling, camera placement, staff training, age-restricted sales, and working with local police.