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Beverages

How to take advantage of changing coffee habits

C-stores can capitalize on convenience, customization, coziness and more to boost sales

Foodservice

Costa Coffee takes a nontraditional route to U.S. expansion

Coca-Cola-owned chain is pushing growth in colleges, universities, convenience stores and airports with its ‘barista in a box’

‘The convenience factor significantly contributes to consumer choice as c-stores excel in speed of service, price and overall value compared to other channels,’ Technomic brief says

Technomic report says c-stores outperform QSRs, coffee shops and cafes

‘Darn-ell’ delivers witty comments to promote Darn Good java

Convenience remains the top choice, but cravings is a close second, Robert Byrne of Technomic says at CSP’s Convenience Retailing University

Offer quality, affordability, variety, limited-time offers and more, Danone North America’s Becca McDonald said at CSP’s Convenience Retailing University

Casey’s debuts Darn Good Coffee, with flavors including Salted Caramel Toffee and Country House Blend, and also offers rewards members unlimited free java for a limited time

Limited-time promotion marks chain’s 60th anniversary as the originator of fresh-brewed coffee in to-go cups

Where and how consumers get their java—‘and which brews, flavors and temperatures they favor—are undergoing an evolution,’ research shows

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