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Inflation is a tougher challenge for vulnerable older adults, survey says
While rising grocery prices have affected most people ages 50-80 in the U.S., those who are less healthy, have limited formal education or have lower incomes are impacted particularly hard, the University of Michigan found.
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 3, 2022 -
Couche-Tard and Fire & Flower open third cannabis store adjacent to Circle K
The companies plan to have 10 cannabis stores operating adjacent to Circle K locations within the next year.
By Brett Dworski • Sept. 30, 2022 -
Coca-Cola, Molson Coors expand partnership with RTD cocktail launch
Topo Chico Spirited, the third drink to be introduced since the companies started working together in 2020, will debut in more than 20 markets across the U.S. in 2023.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 29, 2022 -
TXB to debut private-label food, beverage and apparel products
The line from Texas Born Stores, previously known as Kwik Chek, are all sourced, manufactured and packaged in Texas.
By Brett Dworski • Sept. 27, 2022 -
Sales of spirits-based RTD drinks top $1.6B in 2021, study finds
The category’s popularity is eclipsing that of hard seltzers, and states are pushing to change retail laws to capitalize on the opportunity.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 23, 2022 -
Price increases are weighing on food volumes, IRI finds
As CPGs pass along higher costs to consumers, a few categories have proven resistant to declines, according to an analysis of August sales data.
By Chris Casey • Sept. 22, 2022 -
How Casey’s is growing its loyalty program
The chain, which counts more than 5.5 million rewards members, is refining the data it gathers to improve its offers to shoppers, Art Sebastian, its VP of digital experiences, said at Groceryshop Monday.
By Jeff Wells • Sept. 20, 2022 -
Amid inflation, c-store consumers were ‘hesitant to spend’ during Q2
Consumers bought less but spent more, especially in fuel and packaged beverages, according to a report from c-store technology company Skupos.
By Brett Dworski • Sept. 9, 2022 -
How Mondelēz boosts impulse buys
With consumers shopping differently after the pandemic, the snacking giant has retooled its efforts to trigger last-minute purchases on e-commerce and in c-stores.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 8, 2022
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