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QuikTrip expansion now includes Indiana
So far this year, the convenience retailer has announced openings in two states and put two more states on its roadmap.
By Jessica Loder • Aug. 7, 2024 -
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Jacksons revamps rewards program
The retailer’s updated Let’s Go Rewards is part of a larger overhaul of its digital ecosystem, including apps and web integrations.
By Jessica Loder • Aug. 6, 2024 -
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Albertsons and Instacart build virtual c-store
In addition to Albertsons Rapid, which offers delivery in as little as 30 minutes, the companies are also rolling out nationwide pickup for the grocer’s banners.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 2, 2024 -
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Kent Kwik expands private label line
Six additions to the convenience retailer’s self-branded roster highlight the industry’s growing relationship with proprietary products.
By Jessica Loder • July 31, 2024 -
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The next big 4 ingredient trends from IFT
At one of the food industry's largest events of the year, manufacturers, suppliers and technology companies alike set the tone for how the space will continue to evolve.
By Elizabeth Flood • July 29, 2024 -
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Food and beverage innovation plunges nearly 50% since 2007: Mintel
The market research firm said about a quarter of items introduced between January and May of 2024 were genuinely new products.
By Christopher Doering • July 25, 2024 -
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Citgo testing loyalty program additions
The fuel company will pilot several new features for its Club Citgo platform in six states over the next few months.
By Jessica Loder • July 25, 2024 -
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3 ways c-stores are pushing boundaries with new formats
Some retailers are building much larger stores while others are testing out modular and prefabricated designs — or going all-in on drive-thrus.
By Jessica Loder • July 24, 2024 -
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The forces shaping Gen Z’s snack and beverage consumption
Gen Z has a sweet tooth and loves childhood flavors, but they increasingly demand healthy ingredients, major restaurants and suppliers say.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • July 19, 2024 -
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C-Store Dive’s top category management stories of 2024 (so far)
Picking the right items to fill precious shelf space is complicated. We regularly interview industry experts on the best ways to do so — and here’s what they’ve said.
By Jessica Loder • July 17, 2024 -
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Pennsylvania becomes latest state to expand RTD sales
The legislature has passed an amendment to the state’s liquor code to allow retailers, including c-stores, to add canned cocktails to their stores.
By Jessica Loder • July 15, 2024 -
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How 3 key categories will perform during the rest of 2024
Energy drinks should stay strong, but c-store retailers need to make careful choices about the products they stock in alcohol and candy, experts say.
By Christine Blank • July 15, 2024 -
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Sheetz can now deliver beer in Pennsylvania
Beer has for years been a priority for the retailer, which also has walk-in caves in its stores and develops its own brews.
By Brett Dworski • July 12, 2024 -
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Pump & Pantry expands Quiznos partnership
After a “highly successful” initial rollout over the past two years, the companies decided to grow the deal from four to 10 sites by 2026.
By Jessica Loder • July 11, 2024 -
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5 burning c-store industry questions for the rest of 2024
With uncertainties inside and outside stores, convenience retailers have their eyes on consumer spending, EVs, gas consumption and employment levels.
By Jessica Loder , Brett Dworski • July 10, 2024 -
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5 charts that highlight the evolving c-store landscape
C-Store Dive sorted through NACS and NielsenIQ data from the last three years and pulled out some of the most interesting points to share.
By Jessica Loder • July 9, 2024 -
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Beer giants lifting nonalcoholic space with ‘non-compromising’ launches: Athletic CEO
Just five years ago, top brands were absent from the market. Today, Blue Moon, Guinness, Corona, Heineken and Bud offer no- and low-alcohol versions of their popular brews.
By Christopher Doering • July 8, 2024 -
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4 energy drink trends for the rest of 2024
Convenience stores should brace for higher prices but can use deals, variety and sizing flexibility to draw in customers.
By Christine Blank • July 1, 2024 -
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Njoy earns FDA’s first menthol e-cigarette marketing approval
The Altria-owned company can sell the pods and disposable vapes as it looks to expand its distribution to 100,000 stores by the end of the year.
By Jessica Loder • June 25, 2024 -
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OpinionHow to drive traffic by leaning into loyalty
It’s not enough to have a rewards program. You need to use it strategically to understand your customers’ behavior and actively tailor offers to their actions, writes NexChapter VP of Digital Strategy Mike Templeton.
By Mike Templeton • June 24, 2024 -
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Federal court dismisses ExxonMobil lawsuit against activist shareholder
Judge Mark Pittman said “second time’s the charm” for Arjuna Capital, and ruled the case to be moot following the investor’s pledge to not submit climate proposals to the energy giant.
By Lamar Johnson • June 20, 2024 -
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FDA, DOJ partner to target illegal vapes
A coalition of multiple federal agencies will try to rein in the thousands of illegally sold e-cigarette products across the U.S.
By Jessica Loder • June 13, 2024 -
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How pets are becoming c-stores’ best friends
Sales of pet products have spiked at convenience stores recently, and experts say there are many ways retailers can build a solid connection with pet owners.
By Christine Blank • June 12, 2024 -
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Rutter’s expanding toward eastern Maryland
The convenience retailer’s growth is expected to move through Maryland and into Virginia and Delaware in the next few years.
By Jessica Loder • June 11, 2024 -
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7-Eleven rolls out summer gear
This marks the third time this year 7-Eleven has debuted new items on its online shop, which has become a focal point for the company’s marketing efforts.
By Brett Dworski • June 5, 2024
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