Molson Coors Beverage Co. announced Topo Chico Hard Seltzer glass bottles. Topo Chico Hard Seltzer’s most popular flavor, Strawberry Guava, will begin to appear on shelves in iconic, 12-ounce glass bottles in select markets across the country, including in Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas and the Chicagoland area. Available in single-flavor 12-packs, each […]
Cold Vault Sales Climb
The packaged beverage category at convenience stores is seeing strong sales growth in 2021, driven partly by ongoing beverage innovation, including new flavor options. Retailers are seeing increased customer demand for ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee, energy drinks and sparkling waters, as customers seek out beverages they perceive as healthier or energy-boosting. Total RTD beverage sales increased…
7-Eleven Offers Alcohol Delivery With Drizly
7-Eleven is collaborating with Drizly, an alcohol e-commerce and on-demand delivery platform, to deliver alcohol to adults of legal drinking age in under 60 minutes from over 1,200 7-Eleven stores. Following a successful pilot program with 190 stores, over 1,200 7-Eleven stores across Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Missouri, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Virginia and Washington…
New Ready-to-Drink Tea Can Design
Yachak released a new packaging design across its five ready-to-drink, canned teas. Each can now features a clean, eye-catching design with its own bright color and unique animal — each species is local to the Amazon Rainforest in South America where Yachak takes its inspiration. Yachak is made with USDA Organic ingredients, including Yerba Mate. […]
Thanksgiving Shoppers Started Earlier Than Ever This Year
More than ever before, consumers are planning ahead for Thanksgiving by shopping early for key items, according to Chicago-based consumer, retail and media market watcher IRI Worldwide’s latest insights on Thanksgiving-related grocery trends. “The latest data also shows that shopping habits vary widely among consumers of different demographics, primarily across age groups and household income levels,”…
Tropical and Citrus Hard Seltzer Variety Packs
Sonic Hard Seltzer’s new product offerings are available in two variety packs, Tropical and Citrus, and offered in new slim cans. The Tropical Variety Pack features Ocean Water, Melon Medley, Mango Guava and Orange Pineapple. The Citrus Variety Pack features Cherry Limeade, Original Limeade, Classic Lemonade and Lemon Berry. With 100 calories and one gram […]
Two New Seasonal Beers
Oskar Blues Brewery has released two seasonal beers — Death by Coconut Irish Porter and Ten FIDY Imperial Stout. Both are being distributed nationwide on draft and in four-packs of 12-ounce cans. Death by Coconut combines a semi-sweet Irish Porter with flavors of smooth chocolate and creamy coconut. The result is a malty and medium-bodied […]
EG America Launches Fundraising Campaign for Disabled American Veterans
EG America and its 1,700 convenience stores kicked off another national campaign at the beginning of November to support and raise money for Disabled American Veterans (DAV). The campaign began on Nov. 1 and will run through the entire month. Participating stores include Cumberland Farms, Certified Oil, Fastrac, Kwik Shop, Loaf ‘N Jug, Minit Mart,…
Custom Cans Exclusive to Texas
Bud Light is launching the new Bud Light Texas Pack, featuring custom cans that pay tribute to the state and its people. The all-new pack is an exclusive Texas offering with the signature Lone Star of Texas displayed front and center. The new Bud Light Texas Pack will be available in 16-ounce aluminum bottle 12-packs […]
Coca-Cola Launches Christmas Campaign
As Coca-Cola finds its way to the holiday tables of families and friends, the brand is launching a new campaign celebrating the real magic of community and togetherness that is synonymous with the season. “Real Magic at Christmas” is rooted in a simple message of festive joy and inclusion, and features a short film supported…