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

Rutter’s continues line of limited-time beers

The retailer’s latest partnership, with Rusty Rail Brewing, continues its two-year trend of creating private label alcoholic beverages.

By Jessica Loder • Nov. 6, 2023

Ocean Spray debuts zero sugar varieties as juice category fractures

With many consumers abandoning sugary fruit beverages for healthier alternatives, leading brands are working to win them back by cutting out sugar.

By Chris Casey • Nov. 3, 2023

Hershey planning ‘higher levels’ of innovation for 2024, CEO says

Michele Buck said new offerings, including the launch of Reese’s Caramel, will play a large role in driving its overall business as well as increasing merchandising at retail.

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 2, 2023

Mapping Wawa’s expansion plans

As the popular convenience retailer moves into new regions, here’s a look at the plans it’s revealed so far across seven new states.

By Jessica Loder , Jeff Wells • Oct. 31, 2023

5 energy drink trends c-store retailers expect into 2024

Celsius and some smaller brands should see big growth in the months ahead as the overall category continues to boom, according to a Goldman Sachs survey of retailers representing 40,000 c-stores.

By Jessica Loder • Oct. 30, 2023

Keurig Dr Pepper enters sports hydration with Electrolit partnership

This deal makes the soda, water and coffee giant's wide distribution network in stores and multiple channels available to the rapid hydration brand.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 27, 2023

Recapping the highlights from the 2023 NACS Show

Relive the event with C-Store Dive’s coverage of the seminars, announcements and more from the annual industry gathering.

By Jessica Loder • Oct. 19, 2023

Ferrara to purchase candy maker Jelly Belly for undisclosed amount

The deal would combine the jelly bean manufacturer with Ferrara’s portfolio of sweets such as Laffy Taffy, Red Hots and Brach’s.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 19, 2023

Limited-time offers have come roaring back to life. Here’s how c-stores are capitalizing.

After a dip during the height of the pandemic, LTOs have been gaining steam and are nearly back to pre-pandemic levels as retailers look to spur traffic with exciting new dishes.

By Christine Blank • Oct. 18, 2023

Back to Basics: How to operate a successful private label brand

Proprietary items work best if retailers differentiate them through either cost or innovation and are thoughtful about choosing categories, experts say.

By Amanda Baltazar • Oct. 16, 2023

How pumpkin spice became the unshakeable king of coffee LTOs

Developing the autumnal flavor for cold drinks, which are surging in popularity, is a technical feat. But recent innovations may secure the flavor’s dominance for years to come, experts say.

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Oct. 13, 2023

Molson Coors works with Gen Z to craft fizz-free spiked refreshers

The beverage giant said it developed Happy Thursday, a non-carbonated offering, with insights from a panel of young consumers.

By Chris Casey • Oct. 10, 2023

8 takeaways from the 2023 NACS Show

The c-store industry’s biggest event of the year was full of new ideas and products, from ways to solve labor woes to how to launch a retail media program.

By Brett Dworski • Oct. 9, 2023

‘Every product has to pay the rent:’ Casey’s and GPM Investments talk merchandising strategies

Executives from two of the industry’s biggest chains discussed how they’re getting the most out of their assortments.

By Brett Dworski • Oct. 4, 2023

Nestlé vows to increase sales of healthier foods by 2030

The world’s largest food company said it wants to boost sales of better-for-you products by as much as $27.3 billion by the end of this decade, a 50% increase from 2022.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 2, 2023

The Road Ahead: Will retailers crack the code on urban c-store formats?

Recent closures from the likes of Wawa and Sheetz might cast doubt on the model, but there are plenty of examples out there of retailers making fuel-less stores work, writes columnist Frank Beard.

By Frank Beard • Sept. 26, 2023

Royal Farms joins the fall flavor rush

Pumpkin-flavored coffee and muffins, along with a variety of seasonal items from other vendors, accompany a separate spicy fries LTO from the retailer.

By Jessica Loder • Sept. 21, 2023

4 trends beer distributors expect in the rest of 2023

Among beer and malt beverages, Bud Light and Truly will likely continue to suffer while Twisted Tea grows, according to a Goldman Sachs survey.

By Jessica Loder • Sept. 20, 2023

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