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Beverages

Sports Drinks Expanding, Ready to Play

 By Chuck Ulie on Nov. 29, 2023

Category is constantly evolving, due in part to consumer needs and habits

Foodservice

Steal This Idea: Capitalize on More Customers Adding Dessert to Meal

 Nov. 27, 2023

Retailers can boost bottom line with enticing offerings

Technology/Services

PDI Report Gives Tips on Growing C-Store Trips, Basket Size

By Hannah Hammond on Nov. 27, 2023

While convenience channel sees in-store sales growth, most is driven by inflation

Foodservice

Watching Wallets, More Consumers Choosing Convenience Stores Over Restaurants

By Chuck Ulie on Nov. 15, 2023

‘One reason the majority are staying engaged with c-store foodservice is they find value in the offering,’ Technomic’s Crecca says

Fuels

More Americans Plan to Hit the Road for Thanksgiving Holiday

By Greg Lindenberg on Nov. 15, 2023

Gas prices lowest since February; most important factor in choosing pit stop this year, GasBuddy says

Foodservice

Fewer Plan to Buy Ready-Made Thanksgiving Meal, Report Shows

By Chuck Ulie on Nov. 14, 2023

Stuffed with statistics: Technomic, Circana serve foodservice trends for this year’s holiday

Foodservice

Circana Predicts Modest Food, Beverage Growth in 2024 After 3-Year Decline

By Chuck Ulie on Nov. 08, 2023

Outlook expects beverage, deli categories to perform best

Tobacco

E-Cigarette Use Among High School Students Declines

By Hannah Hammond on Nov. 06, 2023

FDA files civil money penalties to retailers selling unauthorized Elf Bar products

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

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