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Beverages

Casey’s, Monster partner on new beverage: Ultra Red, White and Blue Razz

 By Chuck Ulie on Jan. 20, 2026

Limited-time flavor celebrating 250 years of American independence is available now at Casey’s and CEFCO stores, launching nationally in May

Beverages

PepsiCo to eliminate nearly 20% of products, reduce prices

 By Chuck Ulie on Dec. 15, 2025

Moves are part of a deal with an activist investor

Beverages

Shawnee Grocery, OnCue and other convenience stores revamp beverage strategies

By Steve Dwyer on Nov. 25, 2025

Retailers from Ohio to Oklahoma adopt data-driven approaches to manage expanding cold vault segments as functional hydration and clean energy drinks reshape consumer preferences

Foodservice

QuickChek’s new harvest menu features 2 sub sizes, Tyson Foods debuts smoked sausage links

By Chuck Ulie on Nov. 06, 2025

Foodservice Flavor Focus: Steak Nuggets at Arby’s feature bite-sized pieces of hand-cut steak, while Stewart’s Shops’ Vanilla Cream Eggnog is available in 16-ounce Refreshers

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New York convenience-store association starts petition to allow sale of spirits-based RTDs

By Chuck Ulie on Nov. 04, 2025

Group calls law ‘outdated,’ says it confuses customers and drives them to other outlets

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‘Chaos in merchandising’: How clutter in convenience-store aisles hurts sales

By Chuck Ulie on Sep. 12, 2025

‘You need to give space to your customers when they’re walking through,’ consultant Richard Poye says at CSP’s Center Store Forum

Beverages

7-Eleven carrying new drink brand Phorm Energy

By Chuck Ulie on Aug. 12, 2025

Beverage, created with Anheuser-Busch, available nationwide at convenience-store chain

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Molson Coors creates its first-ever convenience-led innovation pipeline

By Diane Adam on Aug. 05, 2025

Looking to catch consumers in moments that matter, both in store and beyond, company says

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Stewart’s Shops launches branded T-shirt, baseball cap to complement revival of its beer

By Chuck Ulie on Aug. 01, 2025

Mountain Brew beer apparel selling at convenience-store chain’s online shop

Beverages

Liquid Death to enter energy drink category in January

By Rachel Gignac on Jul. 24, 2025

New beverage has 100 milligrams of caffeine and will be marketed as a ‘better-for-you’ option

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