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U.S. nicotine market to reach roughly $67B in revenues by 2035

 By Diane Adam on Mar. 02, 2026

Smoke-free products to become key driver of industry profit growth, says Bonnie Herzog of Goldman Sachs

Technology/Services

Why artificial intelligence matters for convenience-store category managers

 By Chuck Ulie on Mar. 02, 2026

AI gives them ‘new tools to enhance their proven capabilities and talents,’ says Sid Kulkarni of McLane Co.

Foodservice

McLane Fresh unveils new foodservice offerings at Convenience Retailing University

By Chuck Ulie on Feb. 27, 2026

Prendisimo Duo Slice Pizza and expanded Central Eats ready-to-heat meals aim to help c-stores drive sales, reduce waste and meet consumer demand

Company News

CSP announces its 2026 Category Manager of the Year winners

By Hannah Hammond on Feb. 26, 2026

14 convenience-store leaders from bp, Weigel's, Love's Travel Stops, EG America and more recognized at Convenience Retailing University

Foodservice

The digital channel is the new front door of the convenience store

By Chuck Ulie on Feb. 26, 2026

‘Building foodservice and e-commerce together is going to drive the business forward,' Matt Van Gilder of NexChapter says

Technology/Services

Convenience store category leaders must embrace AI to drive growth

By Diane Adam on Feb. 25, 2026

NexChapter founder and CEO Art Sebastian outlines a new framework built on personalization, pace, partnerships and people

Technology/Services

Payment apps are rewriting the rules of loyalty

By Rachel Gignac on Feb. 25, 2026

Chime and similar platforms reach millions of users outside proprietary c-store loyalty programs, Convenience and Energy Advisors CEO Peter Rasmussen says

Company News

5 takeaways from the first day of CRU 2026

By CSP Staff on Feb. 25, 2026

Category leadership in convenience retail is being redefined, one expert says

Foodservice

5 'consumer conundrums' reshaping c-store category management

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 24, 2026

At CRU, Technomic's Donna Hood Crecca details contradictory consumer behaviors retailers need to pay attention to

Company News

CSP’s Convenience Retailing University kicks off in Austin, Texas

By CSP Staff on Feb. 24, 2026

3-day event features education session for convenience-store category managers

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