The Kent Cos., based in Midland, Texas, is aggressively growing through acquisitions and new-to-industry stores, venturing out from its home base in the Southwest to expand in Tennessee and the Carolinas. It’s also moving into new industries, including the urgent care business, as it targets $1 billion in revenue. Today, The Kent Cos. operates 72…
Corner Store Celebrates Grand Opening
Headquartered in Seminole, Texas, Corner Store is celebrating the opening of its third location — a travel center. More than 1,000 customers turned out for the grand opening that ran from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on May 11, 2022. The new travel center is located at 2303 Hobbs Highway in Seminole, Texas, and offers…
PMI Offers $16 Billion For Swedish Match Acquisition
Philip Morris International (PMI) announced a public cash offer of $16 billion to purchase Swedish Match. If accepted by shareholders, the offer would accelerate PMI’s transformation into becoming a smoke-free company and position it to lead that transformation in the industry, noted Jacek Olczak, CEO of PMI in a May 11 webcast. “This offer aims…
How to Boost CBD Sales at C-Stores in 2022
Convenience stores are uniquely positioned to capitalize on the cannabidiol (CBD) market. C-stores already carry most of the product categories that now feature CBD-infused options, and they’re already a one-stop shop for customers fueling up or buying cigarettes and energy drinks. Still, CBD sales have faced challenges in the past year at convenience stores. At…
Conversations With Women in Convenience Featuring Christy Patient
Erin Del Conte, executive editor of CStore Decisions, speaks with Christy Patient, regional director of operations at Circle K, co-chair of the Diversity & Inclusion Council and co-chair of the Women’s Council, about her experiences as a woman in business. This podcast is sponsored by National Retail Solutions (NRS). CStore Decisions · Conversations With Women…
Lighters, CBD Juice Drinks and Protein Bars
CStore Decisions’ Executive Editor Erin Del Conte is back with another c-store product roundup. Today she’s reviewing Zippo’s new yellow flame butane-fueled lighter insert and woodgrain lighter case; Forth CBD-Infused Juice Drinks in Strawberry Watermelon and Mango Orange Pineapple; and Barebells Creamy Crisp Protein Bar.
Who Is Buying Topical CBD?
The cannabidiol (CBD) market is forecast to reach $449 million by 2026, representing a 21% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2021 to 2026, according to Brightfield Group. As the popularity of CBD and the market continues to grow, more retailers are offering CBD products to customers. When customers think about CBD, many think of…
Integrating Technology into Labor Management
Technology is changing the way retailers address labor management, from application tracking to shift scheduling. As labor issues intensify across the industry, more retailers are turning to technology to offer efficiencies. “Though many tech offerings have existed to assist retailers with labor management, they’ve certainly become more apparent and necessary to me over the past…
Stewart’s Shops Celebrates Earth Day With Free Hot Refills
In celebration of Earth Day, on April 22, Stewart’s Shops is offering customers free hot refills on all reusable mugs up to 32 ounces, all day. The free refill deal includes hot coffee, hot tea or hot chocolate. Customers can select their favorite flavor or blend or opt for something new. Coffee options include Stewart’s…
NBA Hall-of-Famer Isiah Thomas to Give Keynote Speech at Benzinga Cannabis Conference
One World Products Inc. (OWP), the largest Black-controlled, fully-licensed hemp and cannabis producer in Colombia, announce that its Chairman and CEO, Isiah Thomas, is set to deliver the opening keynote address at the 2022 Benzinga Cannabis Conference on April 20-21, 2022, at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach. “I am honored to be discussing One World’s mission…