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Hyping Hydration
What do customers expect to see behind cold-vault doors? Soda, juice and water? Yes, of course, those products still command prime real estate in convenience stores. But over the years, ready-to-drink (RTD) coffees or teas and energy drinks squeezed their way onto shelves. Now, customers also seek out innovative concoctions such as rapid hydration drinks.…
Finding Success as an Independent Operator
In a time when mergers and acquisitions are sweeping the convenience store landscape and, as a result, large companies are growing even larger, independent c-store operators must be savvier than ever to determine the best moves to make for their stores. Retailers looking to add to their store count or enter the market for the…
What Does C-Store Success Look Like as Consumers Expectations Shift?
Sponsored by Ajinomoto Foods C-stores are now competing not just with each other but with fast-food chains and supermarkets. With half of consumers agreeing that convenience stores offer fresh food and beverages comparable to restaurant quality, the landscape is shifting. According to Intouch Insight’s Convenience Store Trend Report 2024, 56 percent of consumers now see…
FDA Renews Marketing Authorization for Eight General Snus Products
Eight Snus products from Swedish Match recently received renewals of modified risk granted orders from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which allows the company to continue marketing these products with the following risk claim: “Using General Snus instead of cigarettes puts you at a lower risk of mouth cancer, heart disease, lung cancer, stroke,…
More on NAG Convenience’s Info Exchanges
There’s still time to register for the NAG Convenience Conference, happening March 10-13 in Tampa Bay, Fla. Watch the video…
NAG Convenience to Feature Labor Management Session
The upcoming NAG Convenience Conference, set for March 10-13 in Tampa Bay, Fla., is set to feature six burning issue…
Sweet and Spicy Snack Sampling
CStore Decisions Senior Editor Emmy Boes samples a few different snacks this month, including her namesake: Emmy’s Organics Thin &…
Young Executive Opportunities at NAG
Erin Del Conte, editor-in-chief of CStore Decisions, interviews Allison Dean, executive director of NAG, to learn more about the opportunities…
Soft, Chewy and Shareable: A Candy Roundup
Senior Editor of CStore Decisions Emmy Boes taste tests three different candy items: SKITTLES Gummy Sour, HI-SOFT Salted Caramel Chews…
Learn More About the NAG Artificial Intelligence Session
Mike Maxwell, senior vice president, Technology — Dining & C-Store for Bounteous, is set to lead the upcoming NAG Convenience…
Insights on the Foodservice Marketing Session at NAG
Kay Segal, moderator of the Foodservice Marketing session at the upcoming NAG Convenience Conference, shares some insights on what the…
Calling All C-Store Retailers to Take the HR Benchmarking Survey
CStore Decisions is calling all c-store retailers to take our annual HR Benchmarking Survey to help us track how labor…
Joy Almekies Shares Her Thoughts on the NAG Conference
Erin Del Conte, editor-in-chief, CStore Decisions, speaks with Joy Almekies, senior director food services, Global Partners LP, who shares her…
Savory, Spicy SnacksThree new snacks are on the menu for Emmy Boes, senior editor of CStore Decisions. The snacks are Pringles Scorchin’…
Announcing a New Year’s Discount for the NAG Conference
Sign up now for the NAG Convenience Conference, set for March 10-13 in Tampa Bay Fla., and take advantage of…
NAG Conference Early Bird Pricing Expires Dec. 31
Early bird pricing for the NAG Convenience Conference is expiring on Dec. 31, 2023. C-store retailers should register now to…
The 16th Annual HR Benchmarking Report
In 2024, staffing issues and inflation both remain top challenges at convenience stores. As retailers look to better recruitment, hiring…
The 2024 Category Management Handbook
As your c-store chain navigates the year ahead, CStore Decisions’ 2024 Category Management Handbook is here as a reference…
The 2024 Social Media AwardsCStore Decisions, for the 12th consecutive year, is recognizing the convenience store chains performing best on social media platforms. This…
CStore Decisions’ 2023 40 Under 40 Leaders to Watch
Throughout 2023, the c-store industry has faced countless setbacks and challenges, from ongoing tobacco legislation, the lingering effects of COVID,…
Overcoming Challenges in Hiring and Retention
The COVID-19 pandemic may no longer be a primary concern in 2023, but its impact on the economy and the…
The 2023 Social Media AwardsFor the 11th consecutive year, CStore Decisions is celebrating convenience store chains standing out on social media for their creativity…
CStore Decisions’ 2022 40 Under 40 Leaders to Watch
C-store retailers have faced several challenges in 2022, from labor shortages, continued supply chain issues, a lingering pandemic, mounting inflation,…
Navigating Staffing Challenges in Today’s Labor Market
After two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, supply challenges and labor shortages, c-store retailers are evaluating labor management practices in…
The 2022 Social Media AwardsCStore Decisions, for the 10th consecutive year, is recognizing convenience store chains standing out on social media. For the second…
CStore Decisions’ 2021 40 Under 40 Leaders to Watch
Throughout 2021, c-store retailers have grappled with ongoing challenges due to the lingering COVID-19 pandemic, including supply chain issues, labor…
Labor Management in the Age of COVID-19
CStore Decisions and Humetrics, for the 13th consecutive year, have collaborated on the annual Human Resources (HR) Benchmarking Survey, which…
The 2021 Social Media AwardsCStore Decisions, for the ninth consecutive year, is recognizing convenience store chains standing out on social media. If there was…
Cheddar Snack MixAged Cheddar Gardetto’s features the unique Gardetto’s blend of crunchy breadsticks, salted pretzels and roasted rye chips with a new…
Sour Jelly SuckersHilco launched Warheads SOUR Jelly Pops 1.41 ounces. The delicious, very detailed “Wally Warheads” Jelly Pops are featured in three…
Still ProseccoVOGA Prosecco DOC Still pioneers a new category of wine; crafted from Glera grapes, this wine captures the essence of…
Automatic Car-Wash SystemsSuperior Car Wash Systems is proudly introducing a line of affordable Stainless Steel Touch Free Automatic Car Wash Systems perfect…
High-Performance Coffee Brewer
The BUNN Premia is a high-performance brewer that automatically grinds, brews and manages freshness for optimal coffee availability during peak…
Shelf-Stable RTD Cold Brew Coffee
RISE Brewing Co’s award-winning cold brew coffee using organic Peruvian beans is now available in a shelf-stable, ready-to-drink bag-in-box format.…
Hot Honey Pork RindsSouthern Recipe Small Batch’s newest flavor just floated onto shelves. This Hot Honey pork rind flavor begins with a bit…
Roast Beef Cheddar MeltTender, juicy roast beef and creamy, melted cheddar cheese are great on their own, but they’re better when they’re together.…
S’mores Ice Cream SandwichA classic campfire treat reimagined, Ruby Jewel S’mores Ice Cream Sandwich is a combination of double-chocolate marshmallow cookies and honey…
Mango Habanero Beef JerkyWerner Gourmet Meat Snacks start with premium beef, season it with its own blend of spices, then natural-wood-smoke it to…
Beef Nacho TornadosThese delectable Tornados are packed with the guilty-pleasure flavors of stadium nachos: seasoned ground beef; slightly spicy jalapeños; and of…
Mate Tea Pre-Rolled ConesPack in the profits with all-new High Tea Cones. These pre-rolled king-sized cones are a consumer favorite — crafted from…