PepsiCo brings Fritos into jerky with Jack Link’s partnership

Following a similar launch in 2023 with Doritos, the snack and beverage maker is tapping into opportunities to bring its popular snacking brands into new parts of the store.

By Christopher Doering • Feb. 2, 2024

Sheetz reveals 2 more Michigan sites

The convenience retailer has now confirmed three locations in the southeastern part of the state, and says it wants to build more than 60 in that region.

By Jessica Loder • Feb. 2, 2024

Dollar General now sells fresh produce at more than 5K stores

The discounter is also deploying AI-based produce-ordering technology from Shelf Engine and plans to bring the platform to about 3,000 stores by the end of fiscal year 2023.

By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 1, 2024

What’s ahead for c-stores in 2024?

A shifting M&A market, increasing technology updates and new food and beverage innovations will all impact convenience retailers over the coming year. 

By C-Store Dive staff • Jan. 31, 2024

Wawa to open first modular construction stores

The first of the prefabricated drive-thru locations is slated to open on Feb. 8, with several others to follow as the c-store chain tests out a building method that’s become favored by restaurants.

By Jessica Loder • Jan. 26, 2024

Monster Energy furthers alcohol push with hard tea

The product is the company’s second launch in the hard beverage space, following the successful debut of carbonated drink The Beast Unleashed in 2023.

By Chris Casey • Jan. 26, 2024

Hain Celestial launches better-for-you offering in $9B tortilla chip category

The product fills a void in the category dominated by PepsiCo’s Doritos and Tostitos and smaller diet-focused snacking brands geared toward adults.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 12, 2024

7-Eleven to acquire 204 c-stores from Sunoco

The $1 billion move brings the entire Stripes banner under 7-Eleven’s control after the retailer bought the bulk of the brand from Sunoco in 2017.

By Jessica Loder , Brett Dworski • Jan. 11, 2024

9 trends that will shape the c-store industry in 2024

As convenience retailers consider new layouts, flavors and technology, the ability to be efficient with operations will be key, experts say.

By C-Store Dive Staff • Jan. 9, 2024

4 top c-store snack trends for 2024

From high-protein options to eye-grabbing new flavors, here’s how experts expect the space to play out in coming months.

By Christine Blank • Jan. 3, 2024

TXB expands private label in food, drinks and apparel

The line has continued to grow since its launch last year, with plans for additions like craft soda, energy drinks and candy coming in 2024.

By Jessica Loder • Dec. 21, 2023

RTD alcohol is embracing bold flavors. Here are 3 trends to watch.

Heat, hops and fruit flavors are growing across the category, but a move toward spirits-based beverages might leave many convenience retailers behind.

By Jessica Loder • Dec. 21, 2023

CPGs are masking inflation by deceiving consumers, lawmaker says

Federal data shows that smaller package sizes have played a significant role in driving up unit costs, hurting shoppers while benefiting suppliers, Sen. Bob Casey said last week in letters to four industry groups.

By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 19, 2023

4 new c-store formats rolling out across the industry

From a greater focus on food to increased floor space and fully automated designs, convenience retailers have been trying new looks to improve operations and stand out from the crowd.

By Jessica Loder • Dec. 13, 2023

Rusty Lantern Markets unveils ‘next-generation’ store design

The updated store in Turner, Maine, features an indoor/outdoor fireplace, more seating and a larger kitchen with a streamlined design to expedite in-store and online orders. 

By Jessica Loder • Dec. 8, 2023

Campbell Soup’s Goldfish launches potato chip-inspired crisps

The innovation marks the first time the food manufacturer incorporated spuds into the nearly $1 billion snacking brand, which is popular among teens and adults.

By Christopher Doering • Dec. 7, 2023

Beer slump helped by growth in premium offerings, Constellation Brands CFO says

The executive noted consumers are spending more on expensive brews, helping the Modelo and Corona maker gain shelf space.

By Chris Casey • Dec. 6, 2023

Stewart’s launches coffee delivery subscription

Customers can get bagged or specialty coffee delivered to their homes every week, every two weeks or every month.

By Jessica Loder • Dec. 4, 2023

Kwik Trip rolls out new ugly sweater, other seasonal merch

This marks the third year the company has sold the tacky staple as it unveils its latest round of holiday merchandise.

By Jessica Loder • Dec. 1, 2023

Several c-store retailers tap air-dried jerky manufacturer

Dash In, Family Express and others have entered the biltong category through new partnerships with healthy snacking company Stryve Foods.

By Brett Dworski • Nov. 28, 2023

How Urban Value got delivery right

After a couple tries, the Texas-based company forged a partnership that streamlined fulfillment and tripled its delivery sales year over year.

By Jessica Loder • Nov. 27, 2023

PepsiCo sets goals to lower sodium, incorporate more diverse ingredients

The Doritos manufacturer is in “a constant cycle of innovation to reimagine” foods so they are better for consumers without compromising on taste, a top executive said.

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 17, 2023

7-Eleven debuts new holiday-themed merchandise

The items available via the retailer’s 7Collection line include sweaters, gift bags and more.

By Brett Dworski • Nov. 15, 2023

Holiday drinks continue the resurgence of c-store LTOs

Companies like 7-Eleven, Wawa and EG America are adding peppermint-flavored seasonal options including shakes, coffee-based drinks and cocoa as the year-end festivities approach.

By Jessica Loder • Nov. 13, 2023

CPGs diversify pack sizes to reach cost-pressured consumers

Inflation has driven some customers to trade down to smaller packages, while others try to save by buying larger multipacks.

By Maria Rachal • Nov. 9, 2023