Dunkin' Donuts, Canton, Mass., and the National Hockey League (NHL) announced a multi-year agreement, making Dunkin' Donuts the official U.S. coffee, doughnut and breakfast sandwich of the NHL. 

British philosopher Alan Watts once said, “The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it and join the dance.” As the American retail landscape continues to change, it seems as though mass merchandiser chains are joining this “dance.”

For the first time, 7-Eleven, Irving, Texas, is offering free coffee on Election Day (Nov. 8). The fifth quadrennial 7-Election Presidential Coffee Cup Poll officially ends Election Day, and 7-Eleven is closing out the day by giving away cups of fresh-brewed coffee, the convenience store company’s most popular proprietary beverage.

Jones Soda Co., Seattle, and 7-Eleven Inc., Dallas, launched a Jones limited-edition Orange & Cream Slurpee flavor. 

More than 20 years ago, Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Meijer began carrying its first craft brew. Today, the retailer remains committed to the growing industry and supporting up-and-coming local breweries across the Midwest, it says.

Subway restaurants now offer Honest Kids juice drinks nationwide as part of its Subway Fresh Fit for Kids Meal menu. The USDA-certified organic juice drinks are available in the Super Fruit Punch variety packaged in 6-ounce juice boxes.

New Belgium Brewing Co., Fort Collins, Colo., and Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews, Greenwood, Colo., announced their latest partnership venture: Grilled Pineapple Golden Ale.

Chicago-based Technomic Inc. announced that its new 2016/17 U.S. Food Industry Universe analysis will provide coverage of all channels within the $1.74 trillion U.S. food industry, including retail grocery and foodservice.