Despite a global pandemic and looming economic recession, the convenience store industry continues to grow sales at record numbers. But the stakes have never been higher as storeowners face competition from multiple retail channels, regulations that are threatening foundational categories like gasoline and tobacco and a labor crunch that is crippling chains of all sizes.…

GetGo Café + Market successfully completed a chain-wide upgrade of its self-serve beverage bar area. The technology and equipment upgrade included a rollout of new bean-to-cup coffee machines, which feature GetGo’s new Signature Blend coffee beans, and the addition of new nitrogen-infused and cold-brew coffees. The upgrade took four months to complete and marks the…

Hershey has released its new line of Easter candies, which include Cadbury Rainbow Mini Eggs. The new bright chocolate eggs come in rainbow colors with red, yellow, orange, green and blue. The vibrantly-colored treats are made from Cadbury Milk Chocolate with a crisp sugar shell on the outside. The candy is available for a limited […]

Supreme Beef Jerky has launched with brand new packaging on all products. The company offers a wide range of jerky options made with 100% certified halal beef, which gives Muslim customers the opportunity to try beef jerky, possibly for the first time. The offerings include Original Hickory, Jalapeno Garlic, Sweet and Spicy, Western Teriyaki and […]

Kum & Go owner, the Krause family, is potentially considering selling the convenience store chain, according to Reuters. The family launched the chain over 60 years ago, and the sale could value at close to $2 billion. JPMorgan Chase & Co. is working with the family to explore all options in a time when the…

Every retail operator starts with that first single store. The management hones their operational skills; develops a “how-to-go-to-market” strategy; and hopefully finds success for years to come. Then they wonder if they could replicate this success in a second location? A third? Or more? How do they make that happen and what are the key…

FeedbackNow by Forrester has recently announced David Price as its new account executive of c-store and retail clients to help grow its presence in the convenience channel. A seasoned sales professional, Price comes to FeedbackNow with over 35 years of experience. Having started his professional career in the convenience store, working for Mobil Oil Co.…

Ernie Harker, brand therapist, Ernburn Brands, elected to speak in a panel at the National Advisory Group (NAG) Conference in Austin, Texas, from March 26-29. His co-panelists will include Jessica Williams and Brian Scantland. “Understanding Foodservice Customers: Forecasting Future Demand” will cover how customers currently purchase food, what they are looking for and what the…

Parker’s has given a landmark $5 million gift to Roper St. Francis Healthcare in Charleston, S.C., from its Community Fund to establish the Roper St. Francis Foundation Parker’s Community Impact Fund, which will support the community health initiatives and caregivers. The Parker’s Community Fund was created by Parker’s convenience store Founder and CEO Greg Parker and Parker’s…

Breyers introduced its CarbSmart Vanilla Chocolate Strawberry flavor to its fast-growing CarbSmart lineup. As the first fruit option to join Breyers’ CarbSmart lineup, this offering fits real diet needs at just 100 calories per two-thirds cup serving. It delivers on the popular Breyers taste while also being gluten free. The creamy new flavor is made […]