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Foodservice

Clean Label Products Boost Sales as Consumer Preference Grows, Acosta Group Study Shows

 By Chuck Ulie on Mar. 19, 2024

Nearly 80% of shoppers think these products are better for them, their families and the environment

Foodservice

Consumers Are Visiting Convenience Stores More for Food, Dining Options

 By Diane Adam on Mar. 19, 2024

C-stores are winning in the current appetite for affordable grab-and-go options, says Placer.ai

General Merchandise/HBC

Why Convenience Stores Need Customer Segmentation

By Hannah Hammond on Mar. 18, 2024

Richard Poye, former RaceTrac, MAPCO, Circle K retailer, shares tips at Convenience Retailing University on where to start

Foodservice

To Succeed With Cold-Dispensed Beverages, Know Generational Differences and Craft the Best Strategy

By Chuck Ulie on Mar. 13, 2024

Tap into convenience-store shoppers’ wants and needs in creating a sharp program, says Technomic’s Donna Hood Crecca

Foodservice

Private Brands’ Power Continues to Capture Wallet Spend Amidst Inflation

By Diane Adam on Mar. 13, 2024

Circana reports $217 billion increase in sales as consumers continue to seek out value

Snacks & Candy

Gum Makes a Comeback in Convenience Stores

By Diane Adam on Mar. 04, 2024

Confectionery category item is seeing 5-6% growth, says Don Burke of MSA

Foodservice

Breakfast? Lunch? Dinner? Snack? At Convenience Stores, It’s All a Blur

By Chuck Ulie on Feb. 28, 2024

The walls separating traditional dining times are eroding. Here’s how foodservice operators can capitalize

Company News

Hop Shops Hosts Disco Bathroom Wedding

By Greg Lindenberg on Feb. 16, 2024

Couple’s Valentine’s Day nuptials shine in retailer’s unique venue

General Merchandise/HBC

Maverik Joins Convenience Stores Selling Apparel, Gear

By Chuck Ulie on Feb. 15, 2024

Items include T-shirts, car magnet, keychain and bottle opener, neck buff and gear tote

Beverages

And the 2023 Top 20-Selling Spirits at Drizly Are …

By Chuck Ulie on Feb. 13, 2024

Sales data shows consumer favorites, rising players in this top-performing category; at 33% share, whiskey was largest liquor subcategory

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