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Courtesy of 7-Eleven
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 -
Courtesy of Kum & Go
Top Kum & Go foodservice executive departs
Jac Moskalik’s exit comes as Maverik begins to rebrand Kum & Go’s stores and remove its fresh food and mobile ordering programs.
By Brett Dworski • Feb. 8, 2024 -
Courtesy of Coca-Cola
Coke adds first new permanent flavor in several years with Spiced
The beverage giant is also introducing a limited-time beverage under its Creations platform called Happy Tears Zero Sugar, which contains salt and mineral flavors.
By Christopher Doering , Peter Adams • Feb. 8, 2024 -
Courtesy of GBT GmbH
Middleby boosts baking business with latest acquisition
The kitchen equipment company adds an array of tunnel ovens, conveyor systems and other baking products to its lineup by acquiring Germany’s GBT GmbH.
By Jessica Loder • Feb. 7, 2024 -
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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 -
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TXB grows foodservice programs in Texas
The c-store retailer is bringing more made-to-order, private label and QSR options to about 10 locations in the Lone Star State.
By Brett Dworski • Feb. 6, 2024 -
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MAPCO adds Noble Roman’s to 17 sites
The c-store chain has added the pizza QSR to 17 locations across three states, and plans to add it to 13 more sites in the near future.
By Jessica Loder • Feb. 5, 2024 -
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ColumnFueling Up: To truly compete with restaurants, c-stores need to ‘break boundaries’
Narrowing the gap with restaurants is top of mind for many c-store retailers. Achieving it requires stepping outside of convenience retail’s comfort zone, one expert says.
By Brett Dworski • Jan. 31, 2024 -
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Arko rolling out $5 pizza for loyalty members
The c-store retailer is bringing the 24-ounce frozen pizzas to over 1,000 stores and plans to offer combination deals with Pepsi products.
By Jessica Loder • Jan. 31, 2024 -
Courtesy of Love's Travel Stops and Country Stores
Love’s outlines plans for up to 25 new stores
The company also shared plans for existing site refreshes, upgrades to foodservice and private label offerings, and an increase in RV hookups and truck service facilities.
By Jessica Loder • Jan. 26, 2024 -
Retrieved from Kum & Go press release.
Maverik nixes Kum & Go’s fresh food and mobile ordering programs
As the Salt Lake City-based retailer continues its rebranding efforts, it has made significant changes to Kum & Go’s foodservice operations, a spokesperson confirmed.
By Brett Dworski • Jan. 25, 2024 -
Courtesy of Mr. Gatti's Pizza
Mr. Gatti’s Pizza develops c-store franchise model
The pizza chain will initially focus on expanding in Texas and the Southeast, with plans to eventually target the Southwest and Midwest, as well.
By Jessica Loder • Jan. 16, 2024 -
Retrieved from BP press release.
BP taps former 7-Eleven menu expert for food innovation role
This marks the second recent departure of a foodservice leader at 7-Eleven.
By Brett Dworski • Jan. 16, 2024 -
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By Maggie Paulk • Jan. 16, 2024 -
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Deep Dive9 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 -
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PepsiCo’s small snacking brands fill a big void for CPG giant
With brands such as SunChips and PopCorners, the food maker can attract and retain consumers while growing its business faster.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 22, 2023 -
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Arko collaborates with Tyson on discounted chicken sandwich
As part of the company’s efforts to reach price-sensitive customers, the new sandwich costs $2.99 for fas Rewards members and is available at more than 300 locations.
By Jessica Loder • Dec. 21, 2023 -
Retrieved from Casey's.
How well did our predictions for 2023 fare? Here are our honest grades.
Heading into 2023, we thought retail media, digital loyalty, EV charging and a few other topics would dominate the industry. We were right about some — and way off about one.
By Brett Dworski • Dec. 18, 2023 -
Courtesy of White Claw
White Claw enters nonalcoholic category with zero-proof beverage
The leading brand in the hard seltzer space is capitalizing on the growing number of Gen Z consumers abstaining from alcohol with electrolyte-infused, booze-free drinks in four flavors.
By Chris Casey • Dec. 11, 2023 -
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Rutter’s opens 2-story food-focused c-store in Pennsylvania
The remodeled location, which grew from about 4,300 to nearly 8,000 square feet, features a second floor with seating for 30 people.
By Brett Dworski • Dec. 4, 2023 -
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ColumnFueling Up: People hate Wawa’s pizza. Here’s what the company can do about it.
Critics and consumers have harshly judged the retailer’s pies since they debuted this summer. If sales are also poor, it may need to pull pizza from its menus, one expert says.
By Brett Dworski • Dec. 4, 2023 -
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PFSbrands acquires Mid-Missouri grocer and c-store operator Moser’s Foods
The foodservice company that oversees brands like Champs Chicken and Hangar 54 pizza has named two executives to oversee its new retail division.
By Peyton Bigora • Dec. 1, 2023 -
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Can c-stores become dinner destinations?
While the industry is better known for beverages and snacks, a growing emphasis on meals can open big opportunities for retailers with the right offers.
By Christine Blank • Nov. 28, 2023 -
Courtesy of McLane Company
Back to Basics: How c-stores can add pizza to their foodservice lineup
Convenience store customers love innovative pizza varieties. But before they roll out the eye-catching selections, companies need to make sure they can make a good pepperoni pie.
By Amanda Baltazar • Nov. 20, 2023 -
Courtesy of 7-Eleven
Holiday drinks continue the resurgence of c-store LTOs
Companies like 7-Eleven, Wawa and EG America are adding peppermint-flavored seasonal options including shakes, coffee-based drinks and cocoa as the year-end festivities approach.
By Jessica Loder • Nov. 13, 2023
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