good2grow launched an exciting first in its lineup of better-for-you (BFY) kids products, Snackers, the company’s first entry into the food category. The new Snackers combine fun and nutrition with collectable licensed character tops and wholesome ingredients. Snackers are available at select regional retailers with national distribution slated for spring 2023. good2grow Snackers are sold […]
Leaders In Convenience 2023
Welcoming 2023 With New Partners in Innovation As we ring the in 2023, convenience store retailers continue to grapple with inflation, labor shortages and an uncertain economy. As headwinds point to the rise of electric vehicle (EV) charging and the continued decline of gas demand, c-stores are adding EV chargers and ramping up their foodservice…
Stewart’s Shops Brings Back Shenanigan Shake
To help guests celebrate the upcoming Saint Patrick’s Day season, Stewart’s Shops has released its beloved Shenanigan Shake once again just in time for the green-themed holiday. This 16-ounce refreshing, mint-flavored dairy shake is bottled fresh in Stewart’s plant using milk from New York that Stewart’s picks up daily from local farms. The Shenanigan Shake…
Cain Brings Classic Culinary Skills to Wally’s
Convenience stores are always coming up with ways to create new and fresh food items for consumers. In order to make these food options possible, c-stores are bringing in chefs with diverse culinary backgrounds. CStore Decisions caught up with Lute Cain, executive chef at Wally’s, which operates two stores in Illinois and Missouri, and got…
Love’s Travel Stops Offers New Discount
Love’s Travel Stops has announced its new 10-cent auto fuel discount. The discount, which customers can redeem on the Love’s Connect app, is now available at Love’s locations in 40 states through April 30. “As the leader in Highway Hospitality, we continue to focus on providing more value to meet customers’ needs,” said Francie Koop, director…
Quality Mart Introduces Online Ordering and Delivery
Quality Mart has rolled out its first online ordering and delivery with the help of SWIPEBY. SWIPEBY offers a customizable 360-degree direct ordering platform with added features for customer convenience. “We’re excited to offer an added level of convenience for our customers with the help of SWIPEBY,” said Sam Metzler, senior vice president with Quality…
Best Foodservice Launch Awards
WINNER: Cumberland Farms EG America’s new Ria’s Pizzeria concept offers its Cumberland Farms customers new foodservice options, from specialty whole pies to pizza by the slice to proprietary sweet and savory snacks. Foodservice programs at convenience stores are increasingly expanding, to the point where many are starting to rival the quick-service restaurant (QSR) space. With…
New Barbecue Flavors
Mantis BBQ has announced the addition of two new flavors to its line of offerings — Mantis BBQ “Dust” and Mantis Ghostly Glaze. The new Mantis BBQ “Dust” flavor features the signature Mantis BBQ taste in a powdered form, combining savory and zesty flavors. The Mantis Ghostly Glaze flavor is a versatile, thick reduction glaze […]
Rival C-Store Retailers Bet Big on Super Bowl
QuikTrip and Wawa showed support for their hometown teams during the Super Bowl by teaming up for some friendly competition. QuikTrip, which has a huge presence in Kansas City, Mo., was confident the Chiefs would win, whereas Pennsylvania-based Wawa banked on the Philadelphia Eagles. Following the championship game, the retailer whose team lost the big…
Flavor-Mixing Beverage System
SmartSoda is excited to announce the launch of the JuLi Connect beverage system. This innovative beverage solution allows users to mix and match flavors and functional shots of their choice to create endless options of healthy beverages. Every SmartSoda beverage starts with vitamin-infused alkaline water and allows users to mix up to three flavors or […]