Ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails and hard seltzers may not carry the same novelty that initially drove the success of the category, but they continue to see varied growth and should continue to do so in 2023. IRI data shows spirits-based seltzers jumped astronomically in dollar sales over the last year at c-stores by 121.6% to $100…

Casey’s has recently acquired five DeliMart stores in Iowa City, Iowa. The DeliMart stores officially closed on March 25. DeliMart employees will be offered a role at Casey’s, according to a report from The Gazette. Casey’s continues to expand with a total of 2,472 stores in 16 states, with 12 acquisitions so far in 2023,…

Weigel’s announced the launch of its newest product — Cookies and Cream Milk. Weigel’s Cookies and Cream Milk is made with the freshest milk from local dairy farms, combined with a blend of cookies and cream flavor. “We’re always looking for new and exciting ways to bring our customers the flavors they crave,” said Bill…

Technology is giving c-store owners more resources in the battle for better store security. Smart safe technology — smart in that it connects the internet, point-of-sale (POS) stations, cash management technology and back-office systems — automatically accepts, validates, records and stores cash. Its use is on the rise among c-store operators today, as it keeps…

Choice Market announced a funding round led by Denver Angels, Kimco Realty, Jogan Health and other private investors, according to Chicago’s Very Own WGN9. To date, the company has raised nearly $10 million across multiple rounds. The company is also announcing four new hires to join the team at Choice Market, bringing significant leadership experience…

GOJO Industries announced the next phase of its GOJO Sustainable Value strategy. “Our GOJO purpose and values demand and inspire us to think holistically and deliver what we call GOJO Sustainable Value,” said Marcella Kanfer Rolnick, GOJO Industries executive chair. “GOJO Sustainable Value strives to create social, environmental and economic value for all of our…

Energy efficiency is more than just upgrading the lighting to LEDs in and around your store. But lighting is a good place to start. With recent advances in lighting and other sustainable materials, the initial cost is offset by future savings quickly, which is a positive as energy costs continue to rise. “An LED upgrade…

Global Partners has announced a plan to expand into Houston through an acquisition with ExxonMobil. Both companies have signed an agreement to acquire 64 Houston-area convenience and fueling facilities from the Landmark Group. The deal is subject to regulatory clearance and the satisfaction of closing conditions and is expected to be completed in the second…

Retailers are looking for ways to breathe new life into the dairy segment with limited-time-offer (LTO) flavors and plant-based alternatives. Unit sales of dairy milk plunged 9.8% for the 52 weeks ending Jan. 1, 2023, according to IRI. Dollar sales for the same period were flat at 1.6%. Unit sales of flavored milk fell 11.6%,…

ARKO Corp. issued a letter to TravelCenters of America’s (TA) board, setting forth additional details of ARKO’s financing in connection with its proposal to acquire TA, and again asking for TA’s engagement with ARKO in the sale process. The letter, as well as a Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange…