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Jan 19, 2022 |

Tobacco Braces for 2022

Between COVID-19, FDA denials and proposed federal tax hikes, the tobacco category faced plenty of o...
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Jan 19, 2022 |

How the Independent C-Store Operator Can Become Operationally Excellent

Achieving operational excellence requires careful planning in the areas of training, marketing and c...
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Jan 3, 2022 |

How Can C-Stores Upsell Candy?

Factors include employee education and motivation, strong promotional offers and effective marketing...
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Jan 3, 2022 |

How Can C-Stores Grow HBA Sales?

Analyzing sales data, removing slow sellers and rotating seasonal items can help can help drive heal...
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Dec 13, 2021 |

How Did COVID-19 Impact Candy Sales at C-Stores?

Many customers reached for sweet treats when the pandemic arrived.   View Resource
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Nov 2, 2021 |

Sweetening Fall Candy Sales

After an uncertain 18 months, candy sales are looking promising with better-for-you varieties, mega ...
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Oct 29, 2021 |

5 Healthy Opportunities for C-Stores

Customers say they’re interested in healthy eating, a concept that means different things to differe...
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Sep 14, 2021 |

How Can Convenience Stores Protect Tobacco Sales?

Executing the basics and staying active to fight against government overreach are among the keys to ...
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Jul 7, 2021 |

Chocolate Outlook Seems Sweet

Chocolate sales are on the upswing at convenience stores, and retailers are optimistic for the month...
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Jun 9, 2021 |

What’s a Snack Cake?

The snack cake segment accounts for nearly $4.8 million in sales for convenience stores.   Clic...
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Nov 1, 2025 |

Cheez-It Shipper

Snack smarter with Cheez-It! Whether you crave the bold zest of White Cheddar, the classic crunch of...
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Nov 1, 2025 |

Pringles Grab & Go Shipper

Introducing the Pringles Grab & Go Shipper, your ultimate on-the-move snacking solution. Packed ...
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Oct 20, 2025 |

Gushers Blue LTO

Introducing the new Gushers Blueberry, Grape, and Sour Blue Raspberry, a trio that takes flavor to t...
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Oct 1, 2025 |

Sour Jacks & Welch’s Fruit Snacks

Dive into the vibrant flavors of Sour Jacks and Welches fruit snacks, perfect for a sweet and tangy ...
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Oct 1, 2025 |

Old Trapper Beef Jerky

Fuel your adventure with Old Trapper Beef Jerky. Bold, savory, and packed with protein to keep you g...
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Oct 1, 2025 |

Chilly Water

Stay refreshed anytime, anywhere with Chilly Water’s 16oz purified water can, the perfect portable h...
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Sep 8, 2025 |

Trident Vibes

Experience a burst of bold flavor with Trident Vibes – the gum that delivers a pop of freshness in e...
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Sep 8, 2025 |

No Man’s Land Mixed Jerky

Fuel your day with bold, rugged flavor from No Man’s Land Mixed Jerky, the perfect blend of tender a...
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Sep 8, 2025 |

Dot’s Pretzels

Turn up the flavor with Dot’s Pretzels in bold BBQ and Buffalo varieties – the snack that bites back...
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Sep 8, 2025 |

DR. Pepper & Snake Bitez Shipper

Get ready for a wild twist on sweet with Dr Pepper Cotton Candy – the bold, fizzy flavor of your fav...
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May 30, 2023 |

C-Store Food Trends: Spicy Foods Are on the Rise, Nationally and Locally!

One flavor trend that we’re seeing continue to tick up in 2023 and beyond is the affinity for a vari...
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May 24, 2023 |

C-Store Food Trends: Regional Differences in Trending Food Products

National trends always seem to take center stage, year after year, when new data is accumulated and ...
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May 22, 2023 |

C-Store Industry Continues to Invest Where Food Service Demand Surges

The convenience store industry is constantly evolving and adapting to consumer demand and trends. Th...
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May 16, 2023 |

Trending C-store Foods: Craveables — Spicy, Nostalgic, and Fresh!

Everyone has their own tastes – and the trending c-store food products across the country prove it. ...
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May 15, 2023 |

C-Store Food Trends: Plant-Based Proteins and Sweeteners

Many of the trends we’re seeing in convenience store food service come back to the same general them...
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May 12, 2023 |

C-store Food Trends — The Localvores Have Arrived

The eat local movement, also known as the localvore movement, is not necessarily “new” – even the cu...
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May 9, 2023 |

Trends in C-Store Food Service: Supporting Health and Wellness

Across industries, from food to beauty products, to vacation recreation and home construction, consu...
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Apr 19, 2023 |

Socially Responsible and Environmentally Friendly | C-Store Food Trends

Consumers have concerns beyond what goes into the food products they consume. Sure, ingredient compo...
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Apr 5, 2023 |

C-Store Food Trends: Transparency, Trust, Traceability

Today’s highly-educated consumer is demanding higher quality food products, and expects the processi...
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Jul 15, 2026 |

Mike Williams Buys Struggling Company

From the Ground Up: Looking Back at the Early Years of MR Williams As MR Williams celebrates 50 year...
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Jul 15, 2026 |

MR Williams Technology Progression

MR Williams has long viewed technology as essential to better service and stronger execution. In 197...
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Sep 12, 2024 |

Honoring 40 Years of Service and a Valued Partnership: Handy Andy’s and MR Williams

Honoring 40 Years of Service and a Valued Partnership: Handy Andy’s and MR Williams Andy Gates has p...
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