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Liquid Death closes funding round valuing business at $1.4B
The beverage maker, which is reportedly looking to go public this year, said the $67 million in new financing will be used to grow distribution and accelerate product innovation.
By Christopher Doering • March 12, 2024 -
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Skyy vodka joins the RTD trend
The canned vodka and soda will be available in California, Texas and Florida as the ready-to-drink beverage space continues to expand.
By Jessica Loder • March 6, 2024 -
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Dollar General opens 20,000th store
The discount retailer plans to open about 800 new stores this year alone in the continental U.S., along with remodeling 1,500.
By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 29, 2024 -
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Arko opens unmanned mini-mart
The retailer’s first unattended store concept, called Fas Mart Express, opened two weeks ago next to a Quarles cardlock site near Richmond, Virginia.
By Jessica Loder • Feb. 29, 2024 -
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Diageo steers Captain Morgan further into RTD space with cocktail launch
The spiced rum brand is introducing its first malt-based beverage item as it seeks a greater presence in the growing canned spirits space.
By Chris Casey • Feb. 26, 2024 -
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Coca-Cola tunes into K-pop for latest limited-time launch
The fruit-flavored drink is the 10th under Coke’s Creations platform for younger consumers.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 21, 2024 -
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Target adds low-price private brand
Dealworthy includes everyday basics and expands the retailer’s assortment of items that cost less than $1.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 15, 2024 -
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Maverik launches online merch shop
The adventure-themed c-store retailer has more than 30 clothing and outdoor products that customers can order for delivery.
By Brett Dworski • Feb. 14, 2024 -
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7-Eleven boosts private label offering with Valentine’s Day items
The retailer is debuting new limited-time candy and baked goods as part of a goal to add more than 200 store brand items this year.
By Jessica Loder • Feb. 8, 2024 -
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4 coffee trends for c-stores to watch
Whether through new flavors, expanding creamer offerings or including more cold options, there are many ways for retailers to grow their java business throughout the day, experts say.
By Christine Blank • Feb. 6, 2024 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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Deep Dive9 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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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
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