Quicklee’s is once again acting as a drop-off location sponsor for the local News 10 NBC and Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Holiday Toy Drive. CStore Decisions Executive Editor Erin Del Conte speaks with Brian Monji, general manager for Quicklee’s to learn more about how Quicklee’s is supporting its local community. Watch the video…
Should I Add Spiked Slushies to My C-Store’s Frozen Dispensed Beverage Section?
One of the latest trends in the frozen dispensed beverage segment is spiked slushies. Spiked or alcoholic slushies can be beer-based or made using hard alcohol like rum or vodka. The alcoholic slushie trend started to grow during the COVID-19 pandemic amid lockdowns. As on-premise establishments like restaurants and bars closed, customers turned to convenience…
Should I Sell Functional Beverages at My Convenience Store?
Functional beverages provide benefits beyond hydration from health benefits to help with focus, energy, relaxation or more. A Mordor Intelligence report titled, “Functional Beverage Market – Growth Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2021-2026)” predicted that the global functional beverage market will have a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.96% during the forecast period (2021…
Taste Testing Made Here Beer All American Party Pack
CStore Decisions’ Executive Editor Erin Del Conte samples American Lager, American IPA and American Ale from the Made Here Beer All American Party Pack.
How Is Bubble Gum Faring at C-Stores?
While overall gum sales have struggled at c-stores during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, bubble gum is proving to be a bright spot for gum sales at convenience stores. At convenience stores, total sugar bubble gum enjoyed dollar sales growth of 7.7% for the 52 weeks ending Aug. 8, 2021, per IRI. Compare that to overall…
Snack Food Roundup
CStore Decisions Executive Editor Erin Del Conte taste tests four snack products — both sweet and heat varieties.
Conversations With Women in Convenience Featuring Carly LaBeau
Erin Del Conte, executive editor with CStore Decisions, speaks with Carly LaBeau, retail accounting administrator for FriendShip Stores and Beck Suppliers. A millennial, LaBeau talks about her experiences in the c-store industry as she celebrates her 11th anniversary with FriendShip, as well as FriendShip’s culture of rewarding employees. This podcast is sponsored by Hunt Brothers…
Champlain Farms Continues Legacy
With fresh prepared foodservice, bean-to-cup coffee and newly upgraded fuel pumps, Wesco Inc.’s Champlain Farms is set to open its 41st c-store location this spring as the company celebrates more than 50 years as a family-owned business. Now, the third generation of the family business is stepping into leadership roles at the South Burlington, Vt.-based…
Casey’s Round-Up Campaign Supports Veterans
CStore Decisions Executive Editor Erin Del Conte speaks with Tom Brennan, Casey’s chief merchandising officer, to learn how Casey’s is giving back to veterans and their families this Veterans Day. Watch the video below for more.
RaceTrac Raises Funds for Camp Sunshine
Earlier this fall, CStore Decisions Executive Editor Erin Del Conte spoke with Terrica Bailey, director of communications and partnerships for Atlanta-based RaceTrac, which operates more than 550 stores across the South. September was a big give-back month for RaceTrac. At all Georgia stores RaceTrac instituted an in-store campaign to raise funds for Camp Sunshine, an…