Thousands of new SKUs and services are launched each year. Which ones will be successful and gain traction? CStore Decisions let our retailer panel of judges decide. In this video-based product contest, winners were determined by a point system that included innovation, packaging, likeliness to carry or implement in stores and more. New products/services are […]
Gradual Recovery Continues for Restaurant Industry
Despite bad weather and the delta variant spread, consumer online and physical restaurant visits in August continued to recover from last year’s steep declines, according to market analyst The NPD Group. U.S. restaurant traffic increased by +5% over the -10% decline in August 2020 and declined by -5% compared to the pre-pandemic level in August…
Vroom Delivery Launches Skipcart to Aid C-Stores
With the addition of national last-mile delivery service Skipcart to its platform, Vroom Delivery is enabling c-stores to automatically route orders between multiple third party delivery services on an order-by-order basis based on cost, speed and serviceability. Vroom is already partnered with Doordash Drive and robot delivery service Tortoise. With the addition of Skipcart, Vroom’s…
7-Eleven Offering Deals on National Coffee Day
To celebrate National Coffee Day, 7Rewards loyalty members can get one free, any-size hot coffee with the purchase of a fresh baked good at participating 7-Eleven stores nationwide on Sept. 29. Options include drinks such as 7-Reserve premium coffee or 7-Eleven’s recently released Fall Pumpkin Coffee or Pumpkin Spice Latte. Those looking to celebrate at…
Van’s Kitchen Doubling Production
Van’s Kitchen is adding another shift to its production facilities to further service increased demand for its products. Currently operating one shift six days a week, Van’s is moving to two shifts. “This is a nice position to be in,” said Van’s Kitchen CEO Theresa Motter. “With our business growing across the board in mass,…
Ready-to-Serve Glazed Doughnuts
Rich Products has introduced Fully Finished Glazed Donuts that are easy to handle, ready-to-serve and maintain fresh quality over an extended shelf life. The shelf life is 48 hours for yeast donuts and 72 hours for cake doughnuts. Available in tray packaging, the flavors include: glazed yeast ring, glazed cinnamon roll, glazed apple fritter and […]
Buttermilk Ranch Chicken RollerBites
The taste of southern comforts just got bolder. Give ranch a home in your hot case or on your roller grill with the new Home Market Foods Buttermilk Ranch Chicken RollerBites. It’s a seriously seasoned, bold bite, packed with zesty buttermilk ranch flavor and juicy 100% all-white meat chicken. Featuring a unique blend of […]
Kum & Go Unveils New Brand Identity and Campaign
In a move to redefine the on-the-go category and connect with a wider audience, family-owned convenience retail chain Kum & Go has unveiled a refreshed identity and a new campaign. Launching alongside a deliciously fresh and flavorful new menu in specific markets, the brand’s modernizing renovation — led by global branding agency BrandOpus — aims…
Phillips 66 Partners With Wetzel’s for Franchise Opportunity
Wetzel’s Pretzels is now offering a franchise opportunity with the Phillips 66 family of brands. Operators will now have the opportunity to open a Wetzel’s at Phillips 66, Conoco and 76 branded convenience stores. “We’ve been incredibly impressed with the early success of Wetzel’s Pretzels locations at the 76 convenience stores and the benefit this…
Kwipped Partners With Clean Eatz Kitchen
Through a new partnership, KWIPPED and Clean Eatz Kitchen will enable convenience stores, gyms and other businesses to easily access affordable financing for refrigeration equipment needed to bring Clean Eatz’ healthy prepared meals to a growing number of consumers, including many in areas that are underserved by affordable healthy food options. Jason Nista, CEO of…