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7-Eleven taps Chobani veteran to lead private label development
Varun Khanna’s hiring comes as the retailer looks to its proprietary brands and foodservice programs to boost its performance in North America.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 29, 2024 -
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Keurig Dr Pepper to buy energy drink brand Ghost for more than $1B
The acquisition expands the beverage giant’s presence in the fast-growing category and deepens a portfolio that includes water, soda, coffee and juice.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 28, 2024 -
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Couche-Tard names new global head of private label
Amy Jenkins, who joins from home improvement retailer Lowe’s, takes over from Rodney Blanton, who left Circle K in June for Amazon Go.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 25, 2024 -
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Column3 Big Numbers: Delving into Wawa’s growth
As the East Coast retailer prepares for its first store in Georgia, we take a look at what the future holds and why customers should take notice.
By Jessica Loder • Oct. 25, 2024 -
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EG America gets ‘dirty’ with soda innovation
Creative dispensed beverage concoctions are at the heart of a new marketing campaign that taps into a viral social media trend.
By Jessica Loder • Oct. 22, 2024 -
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Casey’s Center coming in 2025
The c-store company reached an agreement with the Iowa Events Center to rename the home of three professional sports teams next summer.
By Jessica Loder • Oct. 22, 2024 -
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Amazon pilots small-format grocery concept
The test store in Chicago is meant for quick fill-in grocery runs and aims to reduce the number of stops shoppers need to complete a shopping trip.
By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 18, 2024 -
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4 tips to help c-stores grow holiday candy sales
Convenience retailers typically cede ground in the key category as the end of the year nears. But they’re missing out on clear opportunities, experts say.
By Jessica Loder • Oct. 16, 2024 -
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3 Amazon Go stores close
The locations, which are all in New York, shuttered because the company “couldn’t make the economics work with the lease cost,” a spokesperson said.
By Jessica Loder • Oct. 9, 2024 -
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Parker’s opens its largest store to date
The 7,122-square-foot prototype will have expanded restroom, retail, food and checkout areas.
By Jessica Loder • Oct. 7, 2024 -
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C-store discounts resonate with loyalty members, fall flat with non-members, report shows
The American Customer Satisfaction Index shows a significant gap between the two consumer groups’ view of sales and promotion frequency.
By Jessica Loder • Oct. 3, 2024 -
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Rebel introduces Hatch Chicken QSR
The proprietary eatery features a variety of chicken and sides and is expected to expand to 20 additional stores next year.
By Jessica Loder • Oct. 2, 2024 -
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Kwik Trip launches EV charging program
The retailer’s branded initiative, Kwik Charge, will bring direct current fast chargers to many stores and develop a new app to support them.
By Jessica Loder • Oct. 2, 2024 -
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Top convenience store conferences for 2025
As convenience retail leaders begin to fill out their calendars for next year, here are some major events to keep in mind.
By C-Store Dive Staff • Oct. 1, 2024 -
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The c-store value deals keep on rolling
Circle K and EG America are the latest players to launch $5 meals amid what's become a booming trend this year to compete with QSRs.
By Brett Dworski • Sept. 27, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Road Ahead: As the industry consolidates, small players have a big opportunity
While large companies use acquisitions to accomplish greater scale, smaller retailers retain the agility and community knowledge to build a strong niche, writes Frank Beard.
By Frank Beard • Sept. 25, 2024 -
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Column3 big numbers: New c-store challengers and billions in beer
Legacy Markets burst onto the scene with big plans, Shelee’s built its first store and booze is still big business for c-stores.
By Jessica Loder , Brett Dworski • Sept. 20, 2024 -
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Inside the Store: Whole Foods’ Daily Shop makes the most of a tight space
The new small-format market, which opened its doors to New York City's Upper East Side on Wednesday, caters to convenience.
By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 19, 2024 -
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Molson Coors bets on booze-free ‘mocktails’ with Australian brand
The partnership with Naked Life, which makes “better-for-you” canned nonalcoholic beverages, is expected to bring the new line to the U.S. in March.
By Chris Casey • Sept. 18, 2024 -
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F’real to debut plant-based shake
The new Choco Choco Chip flavor, which uses oat milk, will be available starting Sept. 30 at c-stores, including Kwik Trip and Weigel’s.
By Jessica Loder • Sept. 17, 2024 -
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4 c-store beer trends for the cooler
Overall beer sales remain pressured, but retailers can find growth in smaller corners of the category, like low-alcohol or local options, experts say.
By Christine Blank • Sept. 16, 2024 -
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Love’s debuts new private label merchandise line
The gear features a mix of road trip and comfort essentials like neck pillows and blankets.
By Brett Dworski • Sept. 12, 2024 -
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Maverik breaks ground in Kansas
The retailer announced that its first two stores in the state — one of which will cater to professional drivers — are slated to open in mid-2025.
By Jessica Loder • Sept. 11, 2024 -
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Deep DiveGum manufacturers turn to innovation to keep sales from popping
Hershey, Mars Wrigley and other companies are using unique flavors, ingredients and formats to boost consumption.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 6, 2024 -
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How c-stores can keep loiterers from becoming a long-term problem
Companies are using everything from audio signals to in-ground domes in an effort to keep people from lingering around their stores. Which solutions are both humane and effective?
By Amanda Baltazar • Sept. 5, 2024
