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General Merchandise/HBC

7-Eleven Names This Year’s Brands With Heart Participants

 By Greg Lindenberg on Nov. 02, 2023

Retailer’s merchandising team will provide coaching, mentoring, chance at spot on store shelves

Beverages

Here Come Ready-to-Drink Cocktails

By Chuck Ulie on Nov. 01, 2023

‘It is the hottest thing going,' supplier says

Beverages

3rd-Quarter Outlook ‘Cautious’ for Packaged Beverages in C-Stores: Report

By Chuck Ulie on Oct. 31, 2023

Sales healthy but slowed to a 4.4% gain from 2nd-quarter’s 6.6%, Goldman Sachs survey shows

Snacks & Candy

Self-Checkout Doesn’t Allow Shoppers Time to Dwell, Hershey Says

By Rachel Gignac on Oct. 18, 2023

Queue can increase front-end sales significantly, according to company's research

Beverages

2023 NACS Show: Alcohol Growth Poses Challenges for C-Stores

By Chuck Ulie on Oct. 13, 2023

Experts: ‘You don’t need every item of a brand, don’t need every price tier, don’t need to be everything to everyone’

Technology/Services

2023 NACS Show: Getting Women Through the Door

By Steve Holtz on Oct. 10, 2023

… and how to get them to come back

Snacks & Candy

2023 NACS Show: 6 Snack Opportunity Perspectives From a Retailer

By Rachel Gignac on Oct. 06, 2023

Lisa Ham provides insights on taking advantage of data

Beverages

Rising in Fall: Lagers, Italian Red Wines, Reposado Tequilas

By Chuck Ulie on Oct. 02, 2023

Drizly rolls out predictions for biggest beverage sellers this fall

Foodservice

More, Better Foodservice Boosting C-Store Trips, Acosta Group Study Reveals

By Chuck Ulie on Sep. 29, 2023

Hot foods a significant draw for many consumers, who also desire gourmet foods such as cheeses, coffee, tea and craft beers

Beverages

No Limit to Limited-Time Offers, Pack Bev Expert Says

By Chuck Ulie on Sep. 29, 2023

Rob Augustine of Crosby’s Stores talks alcohol trends; ‘Craft beer’s continuing to grow for us’

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