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Beverages

Cold vaults are c-stores' most profitable real estate

 By Diane Adam on May 18, 2026

Colin Dornish of CSD Solutions shares insights on staying competitive in an inflationary market

Technology/Services

Terminal Profitability: How Modern Payment Kiosks Can Kickstart Revenue for C-Stores

 Sponsored content from our partner Innovative Control Systems on May 14, 2026

Car wash customers have specific expectations of a C-store – where the name of the game is speed and efficiency.

Beverages

Leverage Cross-Merchandising to Boost Beverage Sales

Sponsored content from our partner GALLO on May 14, 2026

Cross-merchandising beverages strategically with other items can increase average basket sizes, and reinforce the idea that c-stores are a one-stop shopping destination.

Beverages

Flavor Variety and Innovation Key to Driving Beverage Purchases

Sponsored content from our partner GALLO on May 07, 2026

C-store shoppers are increasingly interested in innovative and exciting flavors, and when it comes to alcohol beverage offerings.

Company News

Inside the evolution of c-store mystery shopping

By CSP Staff on May 05, 2026

Cameron Watt, president and CEO of Intouch Insight, shares importance of cleanliness, technology and more

Foodservice

Exciting Flavors, Convenient Formats: Add more protein variety boost profits

Sponsored content from our partner Johnsonville on Apr. 29, 2026

It’s no secret that consumers today are prioritizing protein. There are an array of protein-enriched foods on the market to help people meet their nutrition goals, from bars to yogurts, snack foods an...

Technology/Services

Casey’s expands AI-powered ordering agents to more than 2,600 stores

By Chuck Ulie on Apr. 24, 2026

Convenience-store chain grows partnership with SoundHound AI

Company News

Weigel’s: Community marketing can drive loyalty, frequency

By Diane Adam on Apr. 15, 2026

At M-PACT, Nick Triantafellou says focusing on everyday customer moments is key to building trust

Beverages

It’s easier than ever to deliver on consumers' beverage needs

Sponsored content from our partner Sunny Sky Products on Apr. 15, 2026

A beverage is no longer simply a thirst quencher or a pick-me-up. Drinks are part of consumers’ identity and something for them to look forward to during a break in a busy or stressful day.Customers a...

General Merchandise/HBC

Convenience stores remain a key destination, GSTV data shows

By Diane Adam on Apr. 06, 2026

Survey shows 92% of shoppers browse c-stores for deals and discovery

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