What’s in store for convenience retailers in 2021, and is e-commerce actually taking over the world? CStore Decisions Executive Editor Erin Del Conte and Safe Shop Director Frank Beard speak with John Lofstock, the vice president of CStore Decisions and executive director of the National Advisory Group and Young Executives Organization chat about convenience retailing…
Best Store Design Awards: Tri Star Energy
In 2020, Tri Star Energy introduced a refreshed look for its Twice Daily/White Bison Coffee integrated stores. By increasing the prominence of the White Bison Coffee area, the concept now features more balance between the Twice Daily c-store section and the White Bison Coffee café, while providing a cohesive layout with a natural flow and…
What Is Hard Seltzer?
Hard seltzer is an alcoholic seltzer, also known as spiked seltzer or hard sparkling water. Technically hard seltzer is considered part of the flavored malt beverage (FMB) segment, but as of the summer of 2020, fewer than 10% of hard seltzer customers thought of it as a type of beer, according to global marketing research…
COVID-19 Pandemic Increases Snack Consumption
In recent years snack food occasions and consumption have been growing, but the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the demand for snacks among U.S. consumers even more. Whether it’s for a nutritious treat, comfort from stress, or a quick meal, U.S. consumers increasingly are turning to fruits, nuts, and ready-to-eat snack foods throughout…
Giant Eagle Gets Top Marks on Workplace Equality
Giant Eagle Inc. recently received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2021 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ workplace equality. Giant Eagle a food, fuel and pharmacy retailer and the parent company of GetGo Café + Market, which…
Uber To Acquire Alcohol E-Commerce Platform Drizly
Uber Technologies Inc. is set to acquire on-demand alcohol delivery service Drizly for approximately $1.1 billion in stock and cash. Once the transaction is complete, Drizly will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Uber. Drizly’s marketplace will eventually be integrated with the Uber Eats app, while also maintaining a separate Drizly app. Drizly is designed to…
Maverik Announces “Boundless” 2021 Grand Sweepstakes
Convenience store chain Maverik, has announced its “Boundless” 2021 Grand Sweepstakes, presented by Coca-Cola, which is running now through Nov. 16. Maverik customers across the 11 Western states, where Maverik operators its 360+ convenience stores, can turn loyal visits into adventure prizes. One lucky winner will be randomly selected to win the Grand Prize of…
Murphy USA Closes on QuickChek Acquisition
Murphy USA Inc. has completed its acquisition of Whitehouse Station, N.J.-based QuickChek, officially increasing its store count by 157 stores in the Northeast and growing its total station count to more than 1,650 locations. “We are extremely excited to welcome nearly 5,000 QuickChek employees to the Murphy USA family as we begin our joint value-creation…
What is Food Safety?
Food safety refers to implementing a set of best practices to prevent foodborne illness and prevent contamination in food products. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the top five germs that cause illnesses from food eaten in the U.S. are Norovirus, Salmonella, Clostridium perfringens, Campylobacter and Staphylococcus aureus (Staph). Outbreaks of…
Who Is the CBD Wellness Consumer?
Shoppers seek out cannabidiol (CBD) products for a variety of reasons. For example, some may be looking for help in managing anxiety, while others may be looking to reduce stress or eliminate pain. Brightfield Group, a consumer insights and marketing intelligence firm for the CBD and cannabis industries recently identified another key CBD-user profile: The…