The Spinx Co. commemorated its 50th anniversary by donating over 2,000 meals to multiple non-profit organizations. Spinx celebrated 50 years in business on Dec. 1, 2022. Spinx launched The Cluk Truk in 2020 to serve its fried chicken in a new way for surrounding communities. As part of its year-long celebration, Spinx selected one organization…
Experts Share Findings on FDA Tobacco Regulatory Operations
The Reagan-Udall Foundation engaged an independent expert panel to evaluate the operational aspects of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) tobacco regulatory program, as directed by FDA Commissioner Robert Califf’s public statement on July 19, 2022, according to the National Association of Tobacco Outlets (NATO). In the statement, Commissioner Califf stated that “the agency…
M-PACT to Begin April 4
M-PACT, the annual Midwest Fuel and Convenience Trade Show, announced it will hold its 21st yearly event April 4–6 at the Indianapolis Convention Center. The regional trade show will feature all the latest products and services in its massive exhibit hall, as well as insightful education to meet the needs of today’s diverse fuel and convenience…
C-Store Count Rises
The number of convenience stores has grown in the past year. There are 150,174 convenience stores operating in the United States, a 1.5% increase from a year earlier, reversing a four-year decline, according to the 2023 NACS/NielsenIQ Convenience Industry Store Count. Convenience stores sell an estimated 80% of the motor fuels purchased by consumers in…
Strawberry Melon Iced Beverage
PepsiCo’s new Brisk Strawberry Melon Freeze brings in-the-face flavors and freezing temperatures to c-store customers. This iced tea has a sweet pink color. It’s icy and has intense strawberry and melon flavors. The drink can now be enjoyed as a dispensed beverage in addition to other formats. PepsiCo www.pepsico.com
Sweet Mint Gum
The Hershey Co. recently released a new flavor of its Ice Breakers Ice Cubes brand: Ice Breakers Ice Cubes Mint Crystal Gum. The Mint Crystal Gum flavor is a refreshing, sweeter minty taste. Ice Breakers Ice Cubes Mint Crystal Gum is currently available in a 3.24-ounce bottle pack. The Hershey Co. www.thehersheycompany.com
Versatile Coffee Solution
The Coca-Cola Co. launched the Costa WMF 1500 S+, part of its Costa Coffee lineup and an ideal coffee platform for c-store operators. This countertop platform is a versatile solution for providing premium coffee specialties. The machine features up to three hoppers, which offer customers a choice of up to two types of coffee beans […]
Dual-Sided Sweet and Tart Gummies
The SweeTARTS brand released its newest innovation — Gummies Fruity Splitz. Each piece is a single fruit-flavored, poppable and mouthwatering gummy that “splits” into two sides to give consumers the best of both worlds: a sweet side and a tangy tart one with a soft bouncy gummy texture. Each pack features six flavors: Blue Punch, […]
Sheetz Promotes New Executive Vice President of People & Culture
Sheetz announced the promotion of Stephanie Doliveira to executive vice president of people & culture. Doliveira, who has been with Sheetz for nearly 22 years, was previously the vice president of human resources for the company. “For the last 70 years, our organization’s success has been driven directly by our people,” said Travis Sheetz, president…
Fuel Variety Key to Decarbonization
As a new year begins and legislatures across the nation push to further environmentally friendly agendas, convenience store retailers are assessing future demand to determine how to best compete in a changing fuel landscape. 2022 posed many challenges for consumers and retailers alike as gas prices reached record-high digits. Although consumers still needed to drive,…