Coming at an inflection point as a “new normal” emerges, the latest report from alcohol e-commerce marketplace Drizly points to blurred lines between two hot categories – hard seltzer and ready-to-drink cocktails – and how Gen Z’s penchant for conscious consumption may shape the industry for years to come. The 2021 Drizly Consumer Report, the…
Should I Stock Single-Serve Beers in My Convenience Stores?
When it comes to beer purchase patterns, one size does not fit all. Convenience store customers may grab a six pack or case to go, but they’re just as likely to reach for a single serving — typically available in 16, 24 or 40 ounces. In fact, there are many reasons why category managers should…
How Much Space Do I Need for a Beer Cave?
When considering a beer cave, one of the chief considerations is space, but how much space is needed depends on a lot of factors. One design expert shared with CStore Decisions that for a 4,500-square-foot convenience store, retailers would be looking at a standard eight-foot by 16-foot beer cave as the starting point, but other…
Fintech Grows Its Data Capabilities With Addition of STX
Business solutions provider for the beverage alcohol industry Financial Information Technologies (Fintech) has acquired STX Business Solutions, a powerful web-based data management platform for the consumer packaged goods (CPG) and retail industry built on Microsoft Power BI. The addition of STX allows Fintech to continue to fuel the growth of its data capabilities and further…
How Cold Should C-Store Beer Caves Be?
The standard for storing packaged beer is “the colder the better,” according to the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) based in Alexandria, Va. The trade group recommends that temperatures between 33 degrees and 49 degrees are optimal for preserving the quality and integrity of the product in convenience store beer caves. It is also imperative…
Top Three Ice Cream Trends to Watch
July may be National Ice Cream Month, but it’s safe to say Americans eat ice cream year-round — about 23 pounds of it on average, according to USDA data. CStore Decisions took a look at three of biggest trends in the category right now and showcased a few products that are doing them well.
GPM Completes Second Store in Remodel Inititiative
ARKO Corp., owner of GPM Investments, has completed its latest store remodel at its fas mart location in Mechanicsville, Va., the second this year, as part of ARKO’s remodel initiative. ARKO currently plans to remodel 360 out of 1,400 company-operated stores across its family of community brands and plans to invest approximately $360 million over…
New and Improved Coca-Cola Zero Sugar
Coca-Colais releasing a new and improved Coca-Cola Zero Sugar recipe with a new look. The new recipe starts hitting shelves this month in the U.S., with full nationwide distribution in the U.S. and in Canada starting in August with full distribution in September. This recipe was achieved by further optimizing the blend of flavors using […]
7-Eleven Debuts Three New Slurpee Flavors for Summer
7-Eleven’s Slurpee comes in three new ‘featured fruity flavors’ to beat the heat this summer. Customers can grab each of the new options — Blueberry Lemonade Bliss, Pineapple Whip and Peach Perfect — for $1 in a small stay-cold cup at participating stores. “The summer heat has Americans looking for ways to cool down and…
Watermelon Hard Seltzer Variety Pack
Vizzy is launching its fourth variety pack with Vizzy Watermelon. The new watermelon hard seltzer, available in Passion Fruit, Mango, Blueberry and Kiwi, is launching nationwide this week in a variety 12-pack as well as single 24-ounce cans of Passion Fruit. Each 12-ounce can contains 100 calories, one gram of sugar and checks in at […]