The arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic in March altered plans and beverage resets and impacted sales at convenience stores — for better or worse, depending on a store’s location. “As COVID-19 began to restrict, or entirely eliminate, daily routines, convenience sales and trips declined,” said Greg Doonan, communications manager of Nielsen. “Within the beverage space,…
Dunkin’ Plans ‘NextGen’ Expansion, Closes 450 Speedway Locations
Dunkin’ announced plans to close approximately 450 locations in Speedway-owned-and-operated locations along the East Coast by the end of the year. “Very few of the approximately 450 Speedway-owned and operated limited menu Dunkin’ locations have closed to date, and we remain on track to exit Speedway by the end of 2020,” said Michelle King, a…
Twang Celebrates National Michelada Day
Twang, a family-owned company and manufacturer of premium-flavored salts, sugars and seasonings, is making celebrating National Michelada Day on July 12 easy. In 2019, Twang launched its popular Reserve Michelada Cocktail Mix, a high-quality, tomato-based blend used to quickly and conveniently create the perfect michelada — the popular beer cocktail that is native to Mexico,…
Cola-Flavored Sparkling Water
Phocus launched its new Cola flavor, the seventh flavor from the acclaimed sparkling water brand. Phocus Cola will join the current roster of Phocus offerings, including Peach, Grapefruit, Blood Orange, Yuzu & Lime, Cucumber, and Natural, and will be available nationwide. Phocus Cola blends extracts of cinnamon, citrus, and vanilla, with notes of caramel to […]
Kum & Go, Budweiser Launch Limited-Edition Merchandise
Kum & Go and Budweiser launched their first-ever merchandise collaboration — a limited-edition t-shirt and tank top. As part of Budweiser’s partnership with Folds of Honor, all proceeds from the sales will go toward educational scholarships to families of fallen and disabled soldiers. Since 2007, the Folds of Honor has carried forth its singular mission: to…
7-Eleven Brings Back LTO Coconut Coffee
Due to popular demand, 7-Eleven is bringing back its limited-edition coconut coffee — a sweet, creamy coconutty drink made with 100% Arabica beans. Customers who have not already redeemed their seven free cups can try the drink for free through Aug. 9. Participating 7-Eleven stores are offering seven free any-size hot beverages and/or free any-size fountain…
Better-for-You Beverages
Talking Rain Beverage Co., the creators of Sparkling Ice, have introduced Talking Rain Essentials, a brand new series of wellness and better-for-you beverages that support good health. Packed with immune-supporting fundamentals such as Zinc, Vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, and Vitamins A & D, Essentials provides enhanced hydration with added electrolytes and refreshing flavor. […]
Rutter’s Adds Spirits to West Virginia Location
York, Pa.-based Rutter’s added spirits to its Inwood, W.Va., location, making it the chain’s first store with this expanded offering. Along with an already extensive beer and wine offering, the store will feature an assortment of over 800 different options, in a room specifically built to sell all of the store’s adult beverage products. Customers…
Beer Multi-Pack
This summer, Heineken is giving beer drinkers a choice of great beer taste with and without alcohol in its new and innovative 15-count multi-pack. The multi-pack includes 12 cans of Heineken Original Lager plus three extra cans of Heineken 0.0 at no extra charge. Heineken 0.0 is an alcohol-free lager brewed with a unique recipe for balanced […]
New Franchise Owner Re-Launches ‘Bad Ass Coffee’ Brand
Royal Aloha Coffee Company (RACC), the new visionary franchise owner of Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii, has opened its first, new location featuring the ground-up brand rebuild of the iconic Hawaiian coffee franchise. Since purchasing the assets of the franchise company in July 2019, RACC has developed more than an inspired new logo, packaging and…