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ColumnThe Road Ahead: Have fun with your marketing — and sell some merch, too
Amid all the focus on retail ads and loyalty pushes, c-stores shouldn’t lose sight of the fun, memorable steps they can take to build their brands, writes columnist Frank Beard.
By Frank Beard • Jan. 23, 2023 -
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Inflation has less of an impact on snacking than meals, Mondelēz finds
The Oreo maker also found a delay in receiving snacks due to supply chain disruptions has forced many consumers, especially Gen Zers and millennials, to be more open to trying new items.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 19, 2023 -
Permission granted by Hunt Brothers Pizza
Last living Hunt Brothers Pizza founders die
Don and Charlie Hunt, 88 and 78, respectively, built one of the most notable c-store foodservice operators in the country.
By Brett Dworski • Jan. 10, 2023 -
Courtesy of Mondelēz International
4 snack trends that will impact c-stores in 2023
Snack sales have stayed strong even as prices have increased thanks to innovation and increasingly on-the-go consumers. Will that momentum continue this year?
By Christine Blank • Jan. 9, 2023 -
Courtesy of Hershey, Unilever
Reese’s enters the frozen aisle through Hershey and Unilever partnership
The agreement brings the No. 1 U.S. candy brand's iconic orange packaging to the novelty ice cream category.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 6, 2023 -
Retrieved from 7-Eleven press release.
Deep Dive9 trends that will shape the c-store industry in 2023
Experts foresee plenty of opportunities for retailers to separate themselves this year, driven by consumer demands for quality and an evolving digital landscape.
By C-Store Dive Staff • Jan. 4, 2023 -
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ColumnThe Road Ahead: Will c-stores seize the opportunity to become the new third place?
With Starbucks focused more on to-go orders and delivery these days, convenience stores can become community hubs where shoppers want to eat, drink and spend time, writes columnist Frank Beard.
By Frank Beard • Dec. 14, 2022 -
Courtesy of Getir
Getir acquires ultrafast delivery rival Gorillas
The deal consolidates two of the major players in an industry that has struggled to grow in the U.S.
By Jeff Wells • Dec. 13, 2022 -
Courtesy of 7-Eleven
How to craft a compelling private label brand
Cost-conscious consumers are more willing than ever to buy store brands at c-stores. But it takes more than low prices to earn customer loyalty, experts say.
By Jessica Loder • Dec. 13, 2022 -
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How can c-stores challenge fast-food restaurants in 2023?
Offering more discounts on meals and creating a relaxing in-store environment can go a long way, one expert says.
By Brett Dworski • Dec. 12, 2022 -
Courtesy of 7-Eleven
7-Eleven is America’s favorite store for groceries, says YouGov
The c-store’s popularity was led by nearly two thirds of Millennials surveyed having a positive view of it, better than Trader Joe’s, Aldi and Kroger.
By Jessica Loder • Dec. 6, 2022 -
Retrieved from Harbor Wholesale press release.
Harbor Wholesale acquires MTC Distributing to expand on West Coast
The combined companies now have a collective purchasing power of over $1 billion, serving c-store, grocery and restaurant customers from the Canadian border to just north of Los Angeles.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 28, 2022 -
Courtesy of Rite Aid
Rite Aid adds same-day delivery through Grubhub
The drug store will offer delivery from around 2,000 stores in 16 states through the popular app.
By Jessica Loder • Nov. 23, 2022 -
Retrieved from Infusionz LLC website.
FDA issues more warnings over CBD. Should c-stores be concerned?
The warnings target five companies selling CBD-infused products that the agency said may be mistaken for traditional food and beverage items and that, in some cases, are appealing to children.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 22, 2022 -
Courtesy of 7-Eleven
7-Eleven to offer a year of free delivery during Black Friday
New Gold Plus members who sign up between Nov. 25 and Nov. 28 get free shipping on over 3,000 items, including food and alcohol.
By Jessica Loder • Nov. 18, 2022 -
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Alcohol trends point to big growth in premixed cocktails, healthier wine, report says
While healthier-for-you and low-alcohol wine sales have grown 35% through Q3, according to Catalina, hard seltzer declined 29% during that period.
By Jessica Loder • Nov. 17, 2022 -
Courtesy of 7-Eleven
Inflation is helping c-stores extend their private labels
While store brands only account for 8.7% of c-store sales, they've outpaced national brands in all three quarters of 2022 so far.
By Jessica Loder • Nov. 15, 2022 -
Courtesy of Hershey
Mondelēz and Hershey CEOs: Snacks are an ‘affordable’ luxury amid inflation
The companies behind brands including Oreo and Reese’s increased their sales forecasts last week, as consumers have shown the willingness to pay more for their treats.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 8, 2022 -
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What happened to CBD in c-stores?
The pandemic and a hazy regulatory environment stymied the category just as it was taking off. But experts believe CBD can rebound in 2023 and beyond.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 8, 2022 -
Courtesy of bp pulse
BP and Hertz expand EV fast charging plans with hubs at US airports
Ride-hailing drivers, Hertz car renters and the public will be able to charge up at hundreds of locations in the U.S.
By Dan Zukowski • Oct. 28, 2022 -
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C-store owners need to be more nimble, survey finds
About 74% of c-store owners believe they need experiment more with new ideas and adapt to changing shopper expectations, according to a report by Incisiv and Toshiba.
By Jessica Loder • Oct. 28, 2022 -
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How 7 c-store brands are investing in EV charging
As more electric vehicles hit the road, convenience stores are starting to add charging stations to stay top-of-mind for travelers and those needing to top off.
By Jessica Loder • Oct. 27, 2022 -
Retrieved from Green Thumb Industries press release.
Circle K and cannabis retailer Green Thumb to debut marijuana dispensaries in Florida
The rollout will include 10 dispensaries adjacent to Circle K convenience stores.
By Brett Dworski , Jessica Loder • Oct. 20, 2022 -
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Two Colorado proposals look to expand alcohol sales at c-stores
Proposition 125 would allow wine sales at convenience retailers that already sell beer, while Proposition 126 would let them use third-party delivery apps to sell alcohol.
By Jessica Loder • Oct. 17, 2022 -
Thai Phi Le/C-Store Dive
Bang Energy’s parent company files for bankruptcy
After court battles with PepsiCo and Monster, Vital Pharmaceuticals owes more than $400 million to the two beverage companies. It said its partnership with the soda giant caused its market share to decline.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 11, 2022
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