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By Mason Hunt | Jul 18, 2024 | Programs We're Excited About

Trolli 4 Flavor Floor Stand

Step into a world of playful indulgence with the Trolli 4 Flavor Floor Stand, a vibrant display burs...

By Mason Hunt | Jul 18, 2024 | Programs We're Excited About

Gordan Ramsay Welch’s Promotion

Experience the ultimate in fruit snacking with Welches’ new display, curated by Gordon Ramsay ...

By Mason Hunt | Jun 28, 2024 | Recipes

Chicken & Waffle Sandwich

Discover the ultimate culinary innovation with Prairie City Bakery’s Waffle Sandwich Carriers, redef...

By Mason Hunt | Dec 8, 2023 | Programs We're Excited About

Kinder Chocolate Packs

By Mason Hunt | Nov 28, 2023 | Programs We're Excited About

Johnny Almond Warmer & Starter Kit

SIMPLE RECIPES Jonny Almond Nut Company relies on simple recipes and natural ingredients. Our proces...

By Mason Hunt | Nov 28, 2023 | Programs We're Excited About

CIRC Energy Bites

Perfectly portable. Since Powerbar™ came out in the 1980’s, energy bars have become a staple on-the-...

By Carson Kuehne | Jun 5, 2023 | MR Williams in News

C-Store Food Trends: Health Food Gets Personal — Personalized Nutrition

By Carson Kuehne | Jun 1, 2023 | MR Williams in News

C-Store Food Trends: Label Friendly Ingredients – What They Are and Why They Matter

In recent years, there has been a growing trend toward label-friendly ingredients in the food indust...

By Carson Kuehne | May 30, 2023 | Food Service Trends

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...

By Carson Kuehne | May 24, 2023 | Food Service Trends

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 ...

By Carson Kuehne | May 22, 2023 | Food Service Trends

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...

By Carson Kuehne | May 16, 2023 | Food Service Trends

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. ...

By Carson Kuehne | May 15, 2023 | Food Service Trends

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...

By Carson Kuehne | May 12, 2023 | Food Service Trends

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...

By Carson Kuehne | May 11, 2023 | MR Williams in News

DateCodeGenie brings smart labels to c-stores

MR Williams has partnered with DateCodeGenie to bring better food product label practices to ...

By Carson Kuehne | May 9, 2023 | Food Service Trends

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

Across industries, from food to beauty products, to vacation recreation and home construction, consu...

By Carson Kuehne | Apr 19, 2023 | Food Service Trends

Socially Responsible and Environmentally Friendly | C-Store Food Trends

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

By Carson Kuehne | Apr 5, 2023 | Food Service Trends

C-Store Food Trends: Transparency, Trust, Traceability

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

By Ashley Ayscue | Jan 19, 2022 | Industry News

Tobacco Braces for 2022

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

By Ashley Ayscue | Jan 19, 2022 | Industry News

How the Independent C-Store Operator Can Become Operationally Excellent

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

By Ashley Ayscue | Jan 3, 2022 | Industry News

How Can C-Stores Upsell Candy?

Factors include employee education and motivation, strong promotional offers and effective marketing...

By Ashley Ayscue | Jan 3, 2022 | Industry News

How Can C-Stores Grow HBA Sales?

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

By Ashley Ayscue | Dec 13, 2021 | Industry News

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

Many customers reached for sweet treats when the pandemic arrived. View Resource

By Ashley Ayscue | Nov 2, 2021 | Industry News

Sweetening Fall Candy Sales

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

By Ashley Ayscue | Oct 29, 2021 | Industry News

5 Healthy Opportunities for C-Stores

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

By Ashley Ayscue | Sep 14, 2021 | Industry News

How Can Convenience Stores Protect Tobacco Sales?

Executing the basics and staying active to fight against government overreach are among the keys to ...

By Ashley Ayscue | Jul 7, 2021 | Industry News

Chocolate Outlook Seems Sweet

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

By Ashley Ayscue | Jun 9, 2021 | Industry News

What’s a Snack Cake?

The snack cake segment accounts for nearly $4.8 million in sales for convenience stores. Clic...

By Ashley Ayscue | Apr 22, 2021 | Industry News

Down Year for Seeds and Nuts

Over the past decade, seeds and nuts have enjoyed exceptionally broad appeal across a variety of dem...

By Ashley Ayscue | Apr 22, 2021 | Industry News

How Can C-Stores Maximize Jerky Sales?

Keeping this category well stocked with new flavors, regional and national brands and a variety of f...

By Ashley Ayscue | Apr 19, 2021 | Industry News

Electronic Payments Accelerate

The COVID-19 pandemic sped up digital disruption, with businesses rushing to enable contactless paym...

By Ashley Ayscue | Apr 7, 2021 | Industry News

Retailers Look Forward to Pre-Pandemic Levels of Summer Traffic

C-stores anticipate growth in categories like dispensed cold beverages and coffee, as well as immedi...

By Ashley Ayscue | Mar 9, 2021 | Industry News

Hand Sanitizers See Biggest HBA Growth

In 2020, the health and beauty aid (HBA) category struggled overall, but sales of hand sanitizers an...

By Ashley Ayscue | Mar 8, 2021 | Industry News

Salty Snacks Sales Hit a Snag

The pandemic soured sales in 2020, but trends say salty snacks should see a sweet rebound. Cl...

By Ashley Ayscue | Jan 27, 2021 | Industry News

Customers Munch Into 2021

Snack sales continue to prove a bright spot during the pandemic. Click here for story

By Ashley Ayscue | Jan 11, 2021 | Industry News

Significant Tobacco Issues for 2021

With the New Year comes new challenges for retailers that sell tobacco products. Just like in 2020, ...

By Ashley Ayscue | Nov 20, 2020 | Industry News

Why Safe Shop Certification Is Needed

Those who provide a clean, safe shopping experience drive far higher levels of traffic than their be...

By Ashley Ayscue | Nov 20, 2020 | Industry News

Finding Opportunity in Lunch

Despite dips in morning traffic, c-stores are seeing promise in the lunch daypart, working to innova...

By Ashley Ayscue | Sep 22, 2020 | Industry News

Top 4 Tips for Growing Coffee Sales

Just as the best days start with coffee, the best c-store food programs start at the coffee bar. &nb...

By Ashley Ayscue | Aug 11, 2020 | Industry News

Seven Strategies to Grow Food Sales

Keeping food sales strong depends on mastering the basics and building on tried-and-true best practi...

By Ashley Ayscue | Aug 5, 2020 | Industry News

Secrets of the Cold Vault

As beverage innovation grows, retailers must make tough decisions when filling limited cold vault sp...

By Ashley Ayscue | Aug 3, 2020 | Industry News

Data Privacy Requirements: What Convenience Stores Need to Know

States across the country are introducing privacy laws, which are focused on consumers’ data protect...

By Ashley Ayscue | Jul 9, 2020 | Industry News

Cracking the Cold Vault

As state lockdown orders subside, c-stores look to the provide value and the best beverage mix for t...

By Ashley Ayscue | Jul 9, 2020 | Industry News

Candy’s Sweet Reward Still a Big Favorite

Annual sales on a steady track as consumers look to both chocolate and non-chocolate for a small ind...

By Ashley Ayscue | Jun 4, 2020 | Industry News

Ever-Changing E-Cig Environment

New deadlines, new state regulations and new consumer habits all affect how c-stores manage the popu...

By Ashley Ayscue | May 22, 2020 | Industry News

Frito-Lay Snack Index Outlines Shifting Consumer Preferences

Data shows consumers still largely prefer in-person shopping with most survey respondents (74%) sayi...

By Ashley Ayscue | May 14, 2020 | Industry News

How to Prepare for When the Pandemic Ends

C-store retailers have an opportunity now to strategize plans for the end of the pandemic. Cl...

By Ashley Ayscue | May 13, 2020 | Industry News

Customers Bulk Up on Candy

Good times or bad, consumers show they can’t resist a little treat, big bags and king-size bars. &nb...

By Ashley Ayscue | Mar 23, 2020 | Industry News

Becoming a Necessity Store During COVID-19

As COVID-19 disrupts businesses across industries, convenience stores have an opportunity to show th...

By Ashley Ayscue | Mar 13, 2020 | Industry News

Electronic Payments Evolve

Mobile wallets and use of mobile apps are expected to grow in 2020 as customers set expectations wit...

By Ashley Ayscue | Mar 5, 2020 | Industry News

CBD & Hemp Market Cutting Traditional Retail’s Way

Cannabidiol (CBD) and hemp are trending in a big way in 2020, and their presence is expected to only...

By Ashley Ayscue | Mar 3, 2020 | Industry News

Energy Drinks Anticipate Upbeat 2020

“Energy drinks have been on a solid growth trajectory in recent years and, in fact, saw accelerated ...

By Ashley Ayscue | Feb 28, 2020 | Industry News

US House Passes Vape Flavor Ban

Critics calling bill government overreach, too soon to judge effectiveness of December’s tobacco 21 ...

By Ashley Ayscue | Feb 14, 2020 | Industry News

Trump Administration Tightens SNAP Requirements

The change, which will take effect April 1, 2020, could reduce the number of SNAP recipients by 700,...

By Ashley Ayscue | Feb 14, 2020 | Industry News

What’s the Difference Between CBD Oil and CBD Tinctures?

Cannabis as a medical supplement is gaining in popularity. Two of the most popular ways for CBD cons...

By Ashley Ayscue | Feb 14, 2020 | Industry News

How to Inspect Your Convenience Store

Regularly conducting walk-through inspections can help keep your c-stores running smoothly. C...

By Ashley Ayscue | Jan 13, 2020 | Industry News

2020 to See Higher Fuel Spending for Some Consumers

GasBuddy predicts the nation’s yearly gasoline bill will increase by over $1 billion from last year ...

By Ashley Ayscue | Jan 6, 2020 | Industry News

FDA Bans Most Flavored E-Cigarettes

Companies must cease to manufacture, distribute and sell the flavored cartridge-based e-cigarettes, ...