Abbey Lewis
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Abbey Lewis
Page 15Packaged Snacks Hit Specialty Note
The trend toward craft snacks is rising from start-up artisanal companies taking on stalwart c-store snack types such as jerky and chips, as well as established CPG firms adding an artisanal flair to their legacy lines. It shows no sign of stopping, and c-stores are well positioned to ride the wave.
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Breakfast: Over Easy
Do convenience stores really have a shot at the breakfast crowd, beyond coffee and perhaps a muffin or biscuit?
Give the customer what they want. It’s a fairly simple mantra that covers just about everything in the c-store, from candy to chips, motor oil to milk. It becomes an even more vital rule of thumb when you consider the complex HBC category. The vast diversity of products often makes stocking and merchandising a complicated venture.