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CSP is tracking COVID-19 updates as they relate to convenience retailing. Watch this spot for the latest news.

COVID-19: One Year Later

C-Stores Step Up in a Crisis

Tobacco

Tobacco Sales Decline in Massachusetts C-Stores as Flavor Ban Takes Effect

By Hannah Hammond on Jun. 09, 2020

Multistate retailers say New Hampshire stores seeing uptick in nicotine sales

CBD/Hemp

Online CBD Sales Flourish Through May

 By Brett Dworski on Jun. 04, 2020

Brands are experiencing growth despite in-store slowdowns amid the pandemic

Beverages

Stay-In-Place Orders Serve Hot Beer Sales

By CSP Staff on Jun. 04, 2020

Inner-city stores in COVID-19-affected markets see double-digit lift over Memorial Day weekend

Foodservice

U.S. Foodservice Faces Worst Financial Year in Decades

By Brett Dworski on Jun. 03, 2020

Industry is expected to lose $183 billion in 2020, according to Technomic

Mergers & Acquisitions

New Convenience-Store Roundup for May 2020

By Greg Lindenberg on Jun. 03, 2020

Casey’s, Love’s openings keep monthly tally from getting too anemic during pandemic

Foodservice

7-Eleven Offering Free Beverages to Rewards Customers

By Brett Dworski on Jun. 01, 2020

Users of the 7Rewards app can redeem seven hot coffee cups or fountain drinks

General Merchandise/HBC

Aramark Opens Pop-Up C-Stores for Healthcare Workers

By Greg Lindenberg on May 28, 2020

Company transforming existing retail spaces to offer staples, grab-and-go food, more

Company News

As Communities Reopen, Commuters an Opportunity for C-Stores

By Greg Lindenberg on May 27, 2020

Retailers can help returning workers reestablish routines, says NACS

Foodservice

Cumberland Farms Adds Curbside Pickup

By Brett Dworski on May 27, 2020

Customers can order items between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. through the chain’s rewards app

Tobacco

Pandemic Gives Cigarettes a Chance to Recover

By Steve Holtz on May 27, 2020

Sales decline slows to lowest point in 3 years

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