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Gopuff rolls out discounted membership program for college students
The new offering, known as Student Fam, provides all the benefits of the quick delivery company’s Fam subscription service for half the standard cost.
By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 19, 2023 -
As c-stores level up in foodservice, catering could be an ‘ideal’ next step
Convenience retailers, especially those in rural areas, can boost revenue and grow their brand presence by offering food that is both delicious and durable.
By Amanda Baltazar • Sept. 13, 2023 -
J.M. Smucker to buy Twinkies-maker Hostess Brands for $5.6B
The purchase will deepen the jam and peanut butter maker’s presence in growing categories and consumer occasions focused on convenience.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 11, 2023 -
7-Eleven debuts private label bagged chocolate
This comes as the retailer aims to make its private label and proprietary food and beverage offerings account for over a third of its sales by 2025.
By Jessica Loder • Sept. 11, 2023 -
Sponsored by The Hershey Company
Consumers are focusing more on health and Hershey is here for it
As shoppers look for better-for-you alternatives during their wellness journeys, retailers can harness their basket-building potential.
By Nathan Johnson, Marketing Director, Better-For-You, The Hershey Company • Sept. 5, 2023 -
Retrieved from Royal Farms.
Royal Farms expands merchandise line
New items in the Baltimore-based retailer’s store will include hats, hoodies and chicken drumstick keychains.
By Jessica Loder • Aug. 30, 2023 -
Early releases and innovative flavors spice up c-stores’ fall menus
While pumpkin and apple dishes are still runaway favorites, retailers such as Rutter’s and Stewart’s Shops are also testing offerings like pierogis and butternut squash soup.
By Christine Blank • Aug. 28, 2023 -
4 top trends in dispensed beverages
Customers are looking for unique flavors and textures and an increasing amount of caffeine from their c-store drinks.
By Christine Blank • Aug. 21, 2023 -
Kellogg pins growth in snacking unit on Pringles, Cheez-It ahead of split
The new company, called Kellanova, plans to expand its reach in convenience and smaller stores as part of its expansion goals.
By Chris Casey • Aug. 15, 2023 -
Retrieved from 7-Eleven.
7-Eleven debuts golf-themed merchandise
The new line includes shirts, hats, socks, golf balls and tees, with some throwback items featuring the company’s 1940s logo.
By Brett Dworski • Aug. 11, 2023 -
Retrieved from CrossAmerica Partners website.
CrossAmerica Partners credits beer and snacks for successful Q2
Excluding cigarettes, the retailer’s inside sales grew 8% year-over-year, according to its recent earnings report.
By Brett Dworski • Aug. 9, 2023 -
Retrieved from Murphy USA.
Murphy USA testing new store format
The c-store chain is using lessons it has learned from its QuickChek stores to remodel some of its 2,800-square-foot locations.
By Jessica Loder • Aug. 3, 2023 -
Molson Coors eyes $100M marketing spend hike to sustain brand momentum
The company, which has historically under-indexed in c-stores, will increase its shopper marketing dollars in the industry in the second half of this year.
By Peter Adams • Aug. 3, 2023 -
How Mondelēz’s 60-year-old Chips Ahoy! brand is resonating with younger consumers
The chocolate chip cookie offering with $1 billion in sales is one of the snacking giant’s fastest-growing products, increasing by “double digits” annually.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 1, 2023 -
Retrieved from Kum & Go press release.
5 storylines to watch through the rest of 2023
What M&A deals might happen next? How will the industry’s EV charging push unfold? Here’s what we’re keeping an eye on over the coming months.
By Jessica Loder , Brett Dworski • July 31, 2023 -
Nestlé debuts ‘breakthrough’ technology that reduces sugars in key ingredients
The CPG giant said it developed an enzymatic process that cuts intrinsic levels of the sweetener in ingredients such as malt, milk and fruit juices by up to 30%, with a minimal impact on taste and texture.
By Christopher Doering • July 24, 2023 -
Retrieved from Pilot.
Pilot takes the lion’s share of Ohio NEVI funding
The travel center company was awarded more than half of the state’s $18 million in 2023 grants to build out 14 locations.
By Jessica Loder • July 24, 2023 -
Coca-Cola, PepsiCo sales likely to withstand WHO aspartame cancer ruling
The cola giants have large stakes in the sugar-free space with Coke Zero, Diet Coke, Pepsi Zero Sugar and Diet Pepsi — all four of which contain the hotly-debated ingredient.
By Christopher Doering • July 18, 2023 -
How c-stores are built to ride out (most) inflation
While Goldman Sachs’ analysts are bullish on the outlook for c-stores in 2023, they are concerned that higher interest rates and economic pressures will continue to impact fuel and in-store spending.
By Christine Blank • July 17, 2023 -
Wisconsin c-store operator offers slew of product freebies under new loyalty program
Weiler’s Convenience Stores features more than a dozen different offers where shoppers can get free coffee, pizza and other products after buying five or 10 of the same item.
By Jessica Loder • July 14, 2023 -
Inflation could impact summer GM sales at c-stores
If consumer spending stays low through the next few months, unique and seasonal product mixes and promotions will be key to driving the category, experts say.
By Christine Blank • July 11, 2023 -
C-stores should brace for inflation pressure through 2023
Trips have trended down along with basket sizes, but experts say c-stores should continue to focus on bundling items and promoting core categories like alcohol and snacks.
By Christine Blank • July 5, 2023 -
Monster Beverage set to buy Bang Energy for up to $362M
A previously scheduled auction for the bankrupt energy drink maker has been canceled, a court document showed. The purchase still needs regulatory approval.
By Christopher Doering • June 29, 2023 -
Retrieved from Kum & Go press release.
Kum & Go boosts points, flexibility with new loyalty program and app
The refreshed program doubles points earned and offers more ways to use them — a strategy that promises a “huge upside,” according to one loyalty expert.
By Jessica Loder • June 29, 2023 -
Independent c-stores seeing packaged beverage unit sales drop
While sales are holding steady for c-stores, inflation may start driving shoppers to other sectors for their beverages, experts say.
By Jessica Loder • June 26, 2023