CandyRific has added another super hero to its line of Marvel’s Avengers-themed character fans with Doctor Strange. The Doctor Strange character fan is available in the new Marvel’s Avengers Assorted Tray and the New Power Panel for off-shelf display. The new Doctor Strange character fan provides a puff of cool air when you push the […]
Zero-Sugar Offers Opportunity for Carbonated Soft Drinks
Customers continue to crave carbonated beverages, even as price points rise. Healthier options, including sugar-free varieties, are a bright spot for the category in the year ahead. Carbonated beverage dollar sales rang in at $9.93 billion in the convenience store channel, a healthy gain of 7.6% for the 52 weeks ending Jan. 1, 2023, per…
SAS Chief Operating Officer Retires, New President Appointed
S. Abraham & Sons (SAS) has announced the retirement of its chief operating officer, Jim Leonard, and the promotion of George Bennett to president. Leonard began his career with SAS in 1988 working with the Abraham Seniors in all facets of the company, including vice president, administration and chief financial officer. In 2019 Leonard was…
Key Oil Shows Customer-Centered Thinking Can Spur Growth
As a family-owned, second-generation company, Key Oil has expanded from a single-service gas station in Park City, Ky., to a multi-divisional company that services a dealer network of over 200 branded stores and a diverse network of unbranded stores. “Key Oil started with Lester Key and his single-service station in 1962,” said Keelye Gaither, brand…
ADD Systems Hits 50th Anniversary Milestone
ADD Systems (Advanced Digital Data Inc.) has announced its 50th anniversary. In 1973, ADD Systems strived to improve the way energy distributors operate. Today, ADD Systems is happy to carry on that same goal to the energy distribution, HVAC and c-store industries. “The 50-year anniversary of ADD Systems is a major milestone. This would not…
Viewed as Healthy and Versatile, Chicken Delivers
Baked or fried, chicken’s versatility, healthful halo, value and convenience make it a favorite meal or snack for American consumers. At SunStop Convenience Stores and Markets, Michelle Weckstein, director of food and beverage brands, has seen rising sales in the category over the past year and expects to see continued growth. “We incorporate our chicken…
February Snack & Beverage Roundup
CStore Decisions Executive Editor Erin Del Conte taste tests new products including Boxed Water’s new Jurassic World-Inspired six pack, Fulfil Chocolate Salted Carmel Vitamin & Protein Bar and Lily’s Gummy Bears.
Snacks and Spiked Punch
Associate Editor of CStore Decisions Emmy Boes tries A.M. RXBAR Honey Cinnamon Peanut Butter, Supreme Beef Jerky Western Teriyaki and Seagram’s Escapes Spiked Tiki Punch.
ARKO Closes 23rd Acquisition
ARKO Corp. announced that subsidiaries of ARKO have completed its previously announced acquisition, acquiring the assets of Transit Energy Group and its affiliates (TEG), which operates as of closing approximately 135 convenience stores, supplies fuel to approximately 190 independent dealers, and operates a transportation business with 58 trucks and 78 tanker trailers that supports the…
The 2023 Category Management Handbook
Some are coining 2023 a year of revival and reset. Customer routines and habits are still altered after three years of the lingering COVID-19 pandemic, but experts agree that customers are ready — for real this time — to get back to life as usual. Euromonitor International pointed out that “Revived Routines” is a major…