D.G. Yuengling & Son Inc., is disrupting the beer scene with the launch of Yuengling Raging Eagle Mango Beer — a pilsner beer made with natural mango flavor for a refreshing taste. At 6% ABV, Raging Eagle is brewed with classic hops for a crisp taste of mango freshness. The mango deliciousness will be available […]
Casey’s Partners With Country Star Lee Brice for Summer of Freedom Sweepstakes
This summer, Casey’s is giving customers the chance to bring a live concert from Academy of Country Music multiple award-winning artist Lee Brice to their hometown. “I’m excited to team up with Casey’s to bring one lucky fan and their local community a free concert,” said Brice. “Summer is the best time for family, friends,…
Fountain Beverage Sales Heat Up
Around this time last year, as the COVID-19 pandemic arrived, c-store retailers found themselves scrambling to implement changes to keep dispensed beverage sales flowing, despite local lockdown orders. Now, many locations are again making adjustments as rules and regulations ease. Pilot Flying J stores temporarily modified their self-serve stations into crew-served ones to satisfy state…
Higher Alcohol Seltzer Option
Higher ABV White Claw Hard Seltzer Surge hits the market in two flavors: Blood Orange and Cranberry. At 8% alcohol in a 16-ounce can, White Claw Hard Seltzer Surge is perfect for consumers looking for a higher alcohol option and the delicious fruit flavor profiles they expect from White Claw. White Claw Hard Seltzer Surge […]
Analyzing the Future of Hard Seltzer
There is quite a buzz around RTD Cocktails and its boom on the scene in 2021. Some analysts are studying social media conversations to predict the growth potential of the new segment. According to Barron’s, Instagram conversations about prepared cocktails is at about 40% of hard seltzer, but higher than the take off period. RTD…
Energy Shots Look to Bounce Back
Energy shot sales faced a challenging year in 2020, but c-store operators have an opportunity to grow their energy shot business in 2021 with smart promotions, merchandising and product selection, as well as larger package sizes, better pricing and even suggestive selling. IRI figures for the total U.S. convenience store channel for calendar year 2020,…
Wellness Trends Influence Juice, Tea Demand
Consumer demand for teas and juices is set to continue in 2021, while shoppers’ interest in wellness products and innovative flavors is set to help sales of this segment climb. “As consumers look for more functionality, uniqueness and pleasure from beverages, marketers continue to develop hybrids that combine the best attributes from different drinks,” according…
Determining Dispensed Beverage Strategies
Americans’ love of all things healthy — especially in the age of COVID-19 — includes nearly every product category, including cold and frozen dispensed beverages. At Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s (AAFES) Express stores, healthier-for-you continues to be a trend for cold beverages, according to Marissa Tinoco, consumables buyer for AAFES, which operates 479…
GPM Debuts Frazil Frozen Slush Machines in Over 800 Stores
Richmond, Va.-based GPM Investments, a wholly owned subsidiary of ARKO Corp., announced the rollout of Frazil frozen slush machines at more than 800 stores across the country. Last summer, GPM consolidated under one unified slush program to keep consumers coming back to try new flavors. GPM partnered with Frazil to deliver premium, high quality and…
Herbal Energy Shot
Woke Up! Energy Shot, the all-natural, plant-based caffeine shot, boasts zero sugar and a proprietary formula packed with adaptogens, herbs, healthy mushrooms, vitamins and amino acids. The shot’s caffeine is extracted from two Amazonian plants, yerba mate and guarana, which not only contain caffeine (one two-ounce shot equal to one and half cups of coffee), […]