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7-Eleven boosts private label offering with Valentine’s Day items
The retailer is debuting new limited-time candy and baked goods as part of a goal to add more than 200 store brand items this year.
By Jessica Loder • Feb. 8, 2024 -
4 coffee trends for c-stores to watch
Whether through new flavors, expanding creamer offerings or including more cold options, there are many ways for retailers to grow their java business throughout the day, experts say.
By Christine Blank • Feb. 6, 2024 -
PepsiCo brings Fritos into jerky with Jack Link’s partnership
Following a similar launch in 2023 with Doritos, the snack and beverage maker is tapping into opportunities to bring its popular snacking brands into new parts of the store.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 2, 2024 -
Sheetz reveals 2 more Michigan sites
The convenience retailer has now confirmed three locations in the southeastern part of the state, and says it wants to build more than 60 in that region.
By Jessica Loder • Feb. 2, 2024 -
Dollar General now sells fresh produce at more than 5K stores
The discounter is also deploying AI-based produce-ordering technology from Shelf Engine and plans to bring the platform to about 3,000 stores by the end of fiscal year 2023.
By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 1, 2024 -
What’s ahead for c-stores in 2024?
A shifting M&A market, increasing technology updates and new food and beverage innovations will all impact convenience retailers over the coming year.
By C-Store Dive staff • Jan. 31, 2024 -
Wawa to open first modular construction stores
The first of the prefabricated drive-thru locations is slated to open on Feb. 8, with several others to follow as the c-store chain tests out a building method that’s become favored by restaurants.
By Jessica Loder • Jan. 26, 2024 -
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Monster Energy furthers alcohol push with hard tea
The product is the company’s second launch in the hard beverage space, following the successful debut of carbonated drink The Beast Unleashed in 2023.
By Chris Casey • Jan. 26, 2024 -
Hain Celestial launches better-for-you offering in $9B tortilla chip category
The product fills a void in the category dominated by PepsiCo’s Doritos and Tostitos and smaller diet-focused snacking brands geared toward adults.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 12, 2024 -
7-Eleven to acquire 204 c-stores from Sunoco
The $1 billion move brings the entire Stripes banner under 7-Eleven’s control after the retailer bought the bulk of the brand from Sunoco in 2017.
By Jessica Loder , Brett Dworski • Jan. 11, 2024 -
Deep Dive
9 trends that will shape the c-store industry in 2024
As convenience retailers consider new layouts, flavors and technology, the ability to be efficient with operations will be key, experts say.
By C-Store Dive Staff • Jan. 9, 2024 -
4 top c-store snack trends for 2024
From high-protein options to eye-grabbing new flavors, here’s how experts expect the space to play out in coming months.
By Christine Blank • Jan. 3, 2024 -
TXB expands private label in food, drinks and apparel
The line has continued to grow since its launch last year, with plans for additions like craft soda, energy drinks and candy coming in 2024.
By Jessica Loder • Dec. 21, 2023 -
RTD alcohol is embracing bold flavors. Here are 3 trends to watch.
Heat, hops and fruit flavors are growing across the category, but a move toward spirits-based beverages might leave many convenience retailers behind.
By Jessica Loder • Dec. 21, 2023 -
CPGs are masking inflation by deceiving consumers, lawmaker says
Federal data shows that smaller package sizes have played a significant role in driving up unit costs, hurting shoppers while benefiting suppliers, Sen. Bob Casey said last week in letters to four industry groups.
By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 19, 2023 -
4 new c-store formats rolling out across the industry
From a greater focus on food to increased floor space and fully automated designs, convenience retailers have been trying new looks to improve operations and stand out from the crowd.
By Jessica Loder • Dec. 13, 2023 -
Rusty Lantern Markets unveils ‘next-generation’ store design
The updated store in Turner, Maine, features an indoor/outdoor fireplace, more seating and a larger kitchen with a streamlined design to expedite in-store and online orders.
By Jessica Loder • Dec. 8, 2023 -
Campbell Soup’s Goldfish launches potato chip-inspired crisps
The innovation marks the first time the food manufacturer incorporated spuds into the nearly $1 billion snacking brand, which is popular among teens and adults.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 7, 2023 -
Beer slump helped by growth in premium offerings, Constellation Brands CFO says
The executive noted consumers are spending more on expensive brews, helping the Modelo and Corona maker gain shelf space.
By Chris Casey • Dec. 6, 2023 -
Stewart’s launches coffee delivery subscription
Customers can get bagged or specialty coffee delivered to their homes every week, every two weeks or every month.
By Jessica Loder • Dec. 4, 2023 -
Kwik Trip rolls out new ugly sweater, other seasonal merch
This marks the third year the company has sold the tacky staple as it unveils its latest round of holiday merchandise.
By Jessica Loder • Dec. 1, 2023 -
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Several c-store retailers tap air-dried jerky manufacturer
Dash In, Family Express and others have entered the biltong category through new partnerships with healthy snacking company Stryve Foods.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 28, 2023 -
How Urban Value got delivery right
After a couple tries, the Texas-based company forged a partnership that streamlined fulfillment and tripled its delivery sales year over year.
By Jessica Loder • Nov. 27, 2023 -
PepsiCo sets goals to lower sodium, incorporate more diverse ingredients
The Doritos manufacturer is in “a constant cycle of innovation to reimagine” foods so they are better for consumers without compromising on taste, a top executive said.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 17, 2023 -
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7-Eleven debuts new holiday-themed merchandise
The items available via the retailer’s 7Collection line include sweaters, gift bags and more.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 15, 2023