C-Store Dive’s coverage from the NACS Show

In addition to all the pizza, candy and beef jerky, this year’s show served up a lot of valuable insights on the state of the industry, and how to meet growing trends like electrification.

By C-Store Dive Staff • Oct. 10, 2022

Inflation has more people bargain hunting than ever

Shoppers are increasingly likely to shop around and are becoming more comfortable with logging in and joining loyalty programs, according to findings from data analytics firm Dunnhumby.

By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 6, 2022

From Cinnabon Jumbo Snax to Mandarin Marshmallow Celsius drink, 7 innovations for c-store shelves

Coca-Cola’s limited-edition Sprite Strawberry Lymonade — inspired by its Freestyle mixes — and Milky Way Cookie Dough were among several products turning heads at the NACS Show.

By Thai Phi Le • Oct. 5, 2022

How 4 food and beverage companies plot their c-store strategies

Conagra, Ferrara, Coca-Cola and Kellogg discuss their game plans for working with convenience retailers to maximize shopper conversions. 

By Thai Phi Le • Oct. 4, 2022

Gopuff launches health and wellness private label line

Goodnow, the instant delivery company’s second private brand, includes pain and allergy medications, at-home test kits and more.

By Brett Dworski • Oct. 3, 2022

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