Factors that often go into a consumer’s decision on which type of CBD product to buy include format, brand, dosage strength and the type of CBD (full spectrum, broad spectrum or isolate). According to market research firm Brightfield Group’s CBD consumer insights, full-spectrum is the preferred type of CBD for 54% of CBD consumers.…
Caught on Camera
Loss prevention is an important consideration for all convenience stores, but every chain approaches it differently. Marietta, Ohio-based Par Mar Oil Co., which operates 165-plus Par Mar Stores in Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia and Pennsylvania, is currently working to streamline its strategy, said Terri Caldwell, regional director of operations for the chain. Caldwell’s been with…
How Do C-Store Roller Grills Work?
The roller grill has been a longstanding foodservice staple in many convenience stores. No matter the product, whether a traditional hot dog or something more innovative, roller grills are designed to cook or heat items evenly and then display them for customers to see — before they grab and go. So, how do roller grills…
End of Summer Seltzer Roundup — and My Top Pick
Hard seltzers hit more than $4 billion in sales in 2020 and totaled about $1.52 billion in sales at c-stores specifically for the 52-week period ending Jan. 23, 2021 — up 214% year over year, according to Nielsen. I grabbed a few different seltzers from my local c-store to try. Let us know: What’s your […]
Is Delta-8 Legal?
Delta-8 is a variant of the delta-9-THC cannabinoid. Though still considered to be psychoactive, delta-8 is less potent than delta-9, according to market research firm Brightfield Group. However, effects may vary for each person as well as how it’s administered. Because it is mainly derived from hemp CBD — which is federally legal — delta-8…
Wellness Consumers Look to CBD
Market research firm Brightfield Group utilized Evergi Conversations data to determine that CBD was the most talked about wellness ingredient across social media platforms. Others on the list include garlic, ginger, lavender, collagen, vitamin C, probiotics, turmeric, caffeine and magnesium. With its diverse product formats and use cases, opportunity exists for the CBD industry to…
M&M’S Crunchy Cookie
M&M’S unveiled its latest product innovation, M&M’S Crunchy Cookie, which features a crunchy center covered in milk chocolate, all wrapped in the M&M’S candy shell. A great balance between cookie and chocolate, M&M’S Crunchy Cookie taps into America’s favorite cookie, chocolate chip, and offers a nostalgically satisfying treat with the taste and texture of M&M’S. […]
Better-for-You Red Vines
Red Vines Made Simple are free from high fructose corn syrup, artificial flavors and artificial colors. Flavors include blueberry pomegranate, black licorice, cherry and berry. The suggested retail price is $1.99-$2.29 per four-ounce tray. Building on the flavors and candies of the last 100 years of the American Licorice Co., the latest additions to the […]
Who’s Driving the CBD Market?
According to market research firm Brightfield Group, millennials and Gen Xers account for over two-thirds (71%) of CBD users, though millennials take more doses per day than Gen Xers. Brightfield Group also found that both generations are more informed about the CBD dose they take — especially when compared to Baby Boomers. Knowledge and preference…
How Do You Clean a Roller Grill?
Roller grill are a relatively low-maintenance foodservice offer, but they still require regular cleaning and general upkeep. Especially in the age of COVID-19, c-stores must ensure cleanliness is a top priority. A well-maintained roller grill communicates freshness and care to the customer. Not to mention, it keeps the equipment in good shape, ensuring you will…