The Total Product Expo (TPE23) partnered with the National Association of Tobacco Outlets (NATO) this year. To be held Feb. 22-24 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, TPE23 will feature three big days of in-person buying and networking. It will have an expanded show floor and well over 450 exhibitors, bringing together the best in new…

The National Advisory Group (NAG) announced the six burning issues that will be discussed in Austin, Texas, at the 2023 NAG Conference. The topics featured are meant to provide valuable information for retailers, sparking new, innovative ideas. The first burning issue will cover developing and refining corporate culture. A strong company culture instantly reflects the…

Wawa recently announced plans to expand into three new states in the Midwest — Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky — although no specific site locations have been announced, according to Columbus, Ohio-based 10WBNS. Wawa’s stores are expected to open after 2025, with the number of stores per state to be announced next year. “At Wawa, growth…

Juul Labs has reached a global resolution for the 5,000-plus cases brought by approximately 10,000 plaintiffs in the federal multidistrict litigation (MDL) and related “JUUL Labs Product Cases” (JCCP) that have been consolidated in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. These cases in the MDL and JCCP, and subject to…

1440 Foods announced the rollout of three new product innovations from its bestselling Pure Protein line of bars, powders and shakes, including the Pure Protein Plant-Based Nut Bars. The brand’s first line of plant-based nut bars contain 10 grams of protein, four to five grams of sugar and five grams of fiber per bar. Pure […]

As the North American Regional Supporter of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, Frito-Lay North America introduced the limited-time FIFA World Cup-inspired flavor Lay’s Wavy Carnitas Street Tacos. Lay’s Wavy Carnitas Street Tacos delivers a rich taco-style pork carnitas flavor, bringing the popular Mexican street food to life. It is available in 7.5-ounce bags for […]

ARKO Corp. announced that subsidiaries of ARKO have agreed to acquire the retail, wholesale and fleet fueling assets of WTG Fuels Holdings LLC. WTG is the owner of Uncle’s Convenience Stores and GASCARD fleet fueling operations. Founded in 1976, WTG is a Texas convenience store operator with 24 company-operated Uncle’s Convenience Stores across western Texas.…

Rich Products expanded its extensive cookie portfolio of over 250 options, adding three flavors to the individually wrapped Our Specialty Treat Shop Cookie lineup — peanut butter, oatmeal raisin and sugar — which join the existing chocolate chip cookie. In addition, Rich’s introduced retail-ready merchandisers for three of these four flavors. The 1.35-ounce cookies come […]

Hershey released its holiday lineup, which includes the Grinch Hershey’s Kisses Tree-Shaped Gift Box. The Hershey’s Kisses brand and Dr. Seuss’s The Grinch partnered once again to release Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Kisses candy with a Grinch Foils gift box this season. This specialty wrapped Hershey’s Kisses candy is packaged in the Grinch-themed Tree-Shaped Gift Box. […]

Pops Mart Fuels LLC has acquired Anderson Oil’s Convenience Stores, a chain of 14 convenience stores, with one under construction, and seven wholesale fuel dealer locations. The business headquarters and staff were maintained in Barnwell, S.C., as part of the transaction. “The acquisition of Anderson Oil was a perfect fit geographically as their stores go…