Alcohol e-commerce and on-demand delivery platform Drizly released its third annual “BevAlc Insights by Drizly Retail Report,” culled from a nationwide survey of over 500 alcohol retailers. Among standout findings, retailers expect higher sales this holiday season despite reports of champagne shortages, feel concerned about supply chain issues yet still optimistic about 2022, are poised…
Stewart’s Shops Offers Free Coffee on New Year’s Eve
On Friday, Dec. 31, customers can stop into Stewart’s Shops and enjoy any size coffee, tea or hot chocolate for free. All Stewart’s Shops locations will be offering free coffee from 6 p.m. to close. Customers will be able to choose from House Blend, Decaf, Richer Roast, French Vanilla, Hazelnut, Maple French Toast, Blueberry Crumble…
Retailers Eyeing CBD-Infused Beverage Growth
Retailers see big potential for cannabis-infused products. That’s according to alcohol e-commerce and on-demand delivery platform Drizly‘s just released third annual “BevAlc Insights by Drizly Retail Report,” culled from a nationwide survey of over 500 alcohol retailers during November 2021. According to the report, retailers are very bullish about cannabis- and CBD-infused products. In a…
Hard Soda and Sour Seltzers
Bud Light Seltzer is soon debuting Bud Light Seltzer Hard Soda and limited-time-only Bud Light Seltzer Sour. The two new variety packs will join Bud Light Seltzer’s portfolio of “Loudest Flavors Ever.” Bud Light Seltzer Hard Soda (available Jan. 3) includes flavors Classic Cola, Cherry Cola, Orange Soda and Citrus Soda. Bud Light Seltzer Sour […]
OnCue Fundraiser Supports Local Schools
OnCue, the Stillwater-based convenience store chain, recently sold thousands of “Support Local Schools” fundraiser cups, giving 50 cents from every cup to each store’s local school district for a total of over $15,000. “We love supporting local schools through our reusable cups each year,” said Laura Aufleger, president of OnCue. “It allows us to focus…
Mint Chocolate Brownie Ice Cream
Chancelor Johnathan Bennett, known as Chance the Rapper, has created a new Ben & Jerry’s flavor — Mint Chocolate Chance, with a cool mint base and fudgy chocolate brownies. The flavor was inspired by Chance’s own favorite concoction growing up, when he would add his mother’s brownies to mint ice cream. The Ben & Jerry’s […]
Coffee’s Comeback
As traffic to c-stores slowly increased in 2021, c-store retailers drew customers back to the coffee segment with seasonal and unique flavors, a variety of blends, as well as cold-brew options. Now, as the year comes to a close, retailers are adapting to a more consistent flow of consumers, especially in the hot dispensed category,…
Thorntons Commits to Aid in Disaster Recovery
In response to the recent deadly and devastating storms, Thorntons is committing up to $100,000 to support disaster recovery efforts in some of the hardest hit communities, including in the company’s home state of Kentucky. Thorntons cares about its communities and is inviting guests to join them in raising funds to help the areas that…
Taste Testing Java Monster Flavors
CStore Decisions’ Editorial Assistant Emmy Boes taste tests three Java Monster flavors.
‘C’ Is for Community: Meeting Shoppers’ Expectations Around Sustainability
For a number of years, the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) has argued that the “C” in its name could actually stand for community — and during the COVID-19 pandemic, shoppers seemed to agree. This emphasis on community offers important opportunities and challenges for convenience store operators, especially when it comes to meeting consumer…