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Stewart’s Shops Introduces Southwest Corn Chowder
Stewart’s Shops has officially introduced its new limited-edition Southwest Corn Chowder. Southwest Corn Chowder is a flavorful, creamy corn chowder with hearty potatoes and poblano peppers and can be a warm comfort soup for customers. Stewart’s Shops uses fresh milk from local farms for its ice cream, and it continues to make many other food…
Marathon Helps Children With Critical Illnesses
Marathon Petroleum Corp. (MPC) has provided Make-A-Wish Utah with a grant to help support children with critical illnesses. The $25,000 grant is expected to fund the wishes of as many as four children, along with nine-year-old Kaydin from Salk Lake City. Every day Kaydin undergoes two breathing treatments to break up mucus in his lungs…
Kum & Go Partners With Hot Sauce Brand
Kum & Go teamed up with Lola’s Fine Hot Sauce to bring something new to convenience customers. These Des Moines, Iowa-based companies found commonality in their missions to bring their communities delicious food, while doing good along the way. “Our brand is about family, rooted with love, and creating delicious foods. With K&G’s innovative culinary…
New Heated Tobacco Products Authorized
Three new tobacco-flavored heated tobacco products included in Philip Morris Products S.A.’s supplemental premarket tobacco product applications (PMTAs) were just authorized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The products receiving marketing granted orders (MGOs) are Marlboro Sienna HeatSticks, Marlboro Bronze HeatSticks and Marlboro Amber HeatSticks. The three HeatSticks products are “heated tobacco products” (HTPs)…
Juul Discusses Deal With Three Tobacco Companies
Juul Labs Inc. is currently in the beginning steps of talking about a potential sale, partnership or investment with three tobacco companies, including Phillip Morris International Inc., Japan Tobacco Group and Altria Group Inc. According to an article from The Wall Street Journal, a deal isn’t imminent, and the discussions might not result in a…
Foxtrot Opens Washington, D.C. Location
Foxtrot announced that its seventh Washington, D.C.; Maryland, Virginia (DMV)-area location will officially open to the public this month. The Farragut Square location (888 17th St. NW Washington, D.C., 20005) will open on Jan. 31. The store will host an opening celebration featuring live music, Foxtrot swag, food and drinks on Jan. 31 from 4-7…
bp-Backed New York Hub Seeks Startups to Drive Offshore Wind Innovation
Brooklyn, N.Y.-based Offshore Wind Innovation Hub (OWIH), backed by bp, is now open for business and announced its first call for applications. The Hub was founded in mid-2022 to identify and help develop promising startups to drive new innovations in the offshore wind industry. The three-year initiative is also backed by Equinor, who together with…
What Social Media Practices Should C-Stores Implement in 2023?
Social media best practices continue to evolve and savvy c-stores are adapting their strategies to drive engagement with customers across major social platforms in 2023. Major c-store brands today are active on popular platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. C-store brands should consider joining TikTok in 2023, but to be successful they’ll need to consider…
Stewart’s Shops Reintroduces Limited-Time Ice Cream Flavor
In preparation for Valentine’s Day, Stewart’s Shops has announced the reintroduction of the fan-favorite Cherry Loves Chocolate ice cream flavor. The sweet and creamy cherry ice cream also includes flakes of dark chocolate and pieces of red cherries. This flavor will only be back for a limited time and is available at Stewart’s Shops locations…
Cenex Zip Trip Expands Partnership With Pizza Chain
Cenex Zip Trip has brought the Hunt Brothers Pizza foodservice concept to Montana for the first time by expanding its partnership with the well-known pizza chain. Beginning the week of Jan. 30, Hunt Brothers Pizza will be available to customers of Cenex Zip Trip’s stores in both Park City, Mont., and Miles City, Mont. Cenex…
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Stewart’s Shops Reintroduces Limited-Time Ice Cream Flavor
In preparation for Valentine’s Day, Stewart’s Shops has announced the reintroduction of the fan-favorite Cherry Loves Chocolate ice cream flavor. The sweet and creamy cherry ice cream also includes flakes of dark chocolate and pieces of red cherries. This flavor will only be back for a limited time and is available at Stewart’s Shops locations…
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How C-Stores Can Fight Inflation and Earn More with Higher Interest Rates
Sponsored by Loomis The U.S. inflation rate hit 8.2 percent year-over-year in September 2022, and price increases have remained at heights unseen for decades. Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve has already increased interest rates six times in 2022, with the last increase in early November raising interest rates by another three-quarters of a percentage point. What…
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New Heated Tobacco Products Authorized
Three new tobacco-flavored heated tobacco products included in Philip Morris Products S.A.’s supplemental premarket tobacco product applications (PMTAs) were just authorized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The products receiving marketing granted orders (MGOs) are Marlboro Sienna HeatSticks, Marlboro Bronze HeatSticks and Marlboro Amber HeatSticks. The three HeatSticks products are “heated tobacco products” (HTPs)…
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Impulse Buy RoundupCStore Decisions’ Executive Editor Erin Del Conte reviews some delicious impulse buys, including a Hot Coca Set with melting snowman…
Snacks and Beverage ReviewZhane Isom, associate editor for CStore Decisions reviews Kellogg’s Chocolate A.M. RXBAR, Lay’s Wavy Carnitas Street Tacos and Monster Reserve…
Snacks and Wine TastingCStore Decisions Associate Editor Emmy Boes tries Ben’s Original Ready Rice Cheese Risotto, Quaker Rice Thins Cocoa Crunch, Rich Products’…
November Candy & Snack RoundupErin Del Conte, executive editor, CStore Decisions, taste tests Reese’s Big Cup With Reese’s Puff, Cherry ICEE Sugar Cookie and…
November Taste TestZhane Isom, associate editor for CStore Decisions reviews Dove Holiday Brownie Batter, Sprite Winter Spiced Cranberry and Kellogg’s Cinnabon Jumbo…
Holiday RoundupCStore Decisions’ Associate Editor Emmy Boes tackles holiday-themed offerings from candy, snack and drink brands. The products tasted include Tastykake’s…
Candy, Snacks and Beverage ReviewZhane Isom, associate editor for CStore Decisions reviews Nerds Gummy Clusters Very Berry, Texas Pete BBQ Sauce, Beyond Meat Jerky…
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A Pegless Display System and a Convenient Windshield Service Station Designed for C-StoresJaNae Duncan, Sales Manager at Retail Space Solutions and Commercial Zone introduces the SimpliStock™ Peg Pusher System and showcases the…
Super Coffee: All Delicious. All Healthy. All Energizing.Super Coffee only uses ingredients that are great-tasting, great-for you, and sustain you for the long haul. Nothing shady. No…
Award Winning 2022 MYLE ProductsPresenting our Hot New Products of 2022 Award Winners, the MYLE Micro and DRIP disposables at the NACS Show. Myle Vape
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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 WatchC-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 MarketAfter 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 WatchThroughout 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-19CStore 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…
CStore Decisions’ 2020 40 Under 40 C-Store Leaders to Watch2020 has brought challenges to the c-store industry like no other. The COVID-19 pandemic arrived in spring, changing the way…
C-Stores Conquer New HR ChallengesCStore Decisions’ and Humetrics’ 12th annual Human Resources (HR) Benchmarking Survey polled c-store retailers — between Jan. 5 and March…
The 2020 Social Media AwardsCStore Decisions, for the eighth consecutive year, is recognizing convenience store chains leading the way on social media and mobile…
2019 40 Under 40Today’s retail environment is changing faster than ever before as technological disruption pushes c-stores to adapt for the future while…
C-Stores Rally in Tight Labor MarketBy Mel Kleiman, President, Humetrics and Erin Del Conte, Executive Editor Convenience Store Decisions and Humetrics recently collaborated on our…
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Strawberry Melon Iced BeveragePepsiCo’s new Brisk Strawberry Melon Freeze brings in-the-face flavors and freezing temperatures to c-store customers. This iced tea has a…
Sweet Mint GumThe Hershey Co. recently released a new flavor of its Ice Breakers Ice Cubes brand: Ice Breakers Ice Cubes Mint…
Versatile Coffee SolutionThe Coca-Cola Co. launched the Costa WMF 1500 S+, part of its Costa Coffee lineup and an ideal coffee platform…
Dual-Sided Sweet and Tart GummiesThe SweeTARTS brand released its newest innovation — Gummies Fruity Splitz. Each piece is a single fruit-flavored, poppable and mouthwatering…
Strawberry Sparkling WaterClearly Canadian released its first new flavor launch in nearly four years — Summer Strawberry. The flavor made its limited-time-offer…
Cream-Filled Sandwich CookiesHighKey’s new Sandwich Cookies are the newest addition to the brand’s snack portfolio. They are a mouthwatering combination of light…
Nacho-Flavored Chickpea Tortilla ChipsHippeas launched a new far-out Chickpea Tortilla Chip flavor: Nacho Vibes. This consumer-requested flavor has the crunch and taste of…
Limited-Edition All-Female M&M’S PacksThis month M&M’S will release its first-ever packs spotlighting dynamic female M&M’S characters. The all-female packs celebrate women everywhere who…
Cold-Pressed JuicesAllWellO offers retail customers gluten-free, vegan and kosher cold-pressed juices in 11-ounce bottles. The juice comes in three different flavors:…
Gummy TwizzlersNewly released Twizzlers Gummies from the Hershey Co. are a new twist to an all-time favorite. The new candy comes…
Impulse Buy RoundupCStore Decisions’ Executive Editor Erin Del Conte reviews some delicious impulse buys, including a Hot Coca Set with melting snowman…
Snacks and Beverage ReviewZhane Isom, associate editor for CStore Decisions reviews Kellogg’s Chocolate A.M. RXBAR, Lay’s Wavy Carnitas Street Tacos and Monster Reserve…
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Neighborhood C-Stores Deemed Important to ConsumersSurgePays recently conducted a survey focusing on the underbanked and underserved communities looking at consumers’ perspectives and attitudes toward independent…
How Can C-Stores Cope With Supply Chain Issues?How can convenience stores cope with lingering supply chain issues? The answer is to take several commonsense steps that can…
Restaurants Add Thanksgiving Items to MenuRestaurants have been welcoming customers this holiday season by adding Thanksgiving items to their menus. SpotOn, a restaurant software and…
Restroom Sanitation Rises in SignificanceWINNER: High’s of Baltimore High’s continues to upgrade its restroom features and value the importance of sanitation as an influence…
Fast Break Promotes Outdoor RecreationIn a distinctive twist on the typical convenience store, Fast Break Bait & Tackle houses a fisherman’s paradise, ideally situated…
Corner Store Cements Its Place in the Seminole, Texas AreaIn an area where business is still done with a handshake, c-store chain Corner Store brings customer service to a…
Independent Operators PersevereSmall independent convenience store retailers are not only grappling with the same inflation, supply chain issues and labor shortages as…
Fuel City Adds Chester’s ChickenFuel City has announced the opening of a Chester’s Chicken in its Haltom City location in the Dallas Fort-Worth region.…
How to Freshen Up Your Business to Increase RevenueMany small businesses, old and new, find themselves wondering how to stay up-to-date in a market that is constantly evolving.…
Corner Store Celebrates Grand OpeningHeadquartered in Seminole, Texas, Corner Store is celebrating the opening of its third location — a travel center. More than…
How Can I Find New Employees for My Business?Prior to a store’s grand opening, a small to mid-sized business owner newbie must recruit, hire, and train ideal workers.…
How Should Independent C-Store Operators Approach Project Management?“The nice thing about not planning is that failure comes as a complete surprise rather than being preceded by a…