Erin Del Conte, executive editor of CStore Decisions, kicks off 2023 with a new product review. On the tasting menu: a popular energy drink’s new zero sugar offering, Reese’s Chocolate-Dipped Animal Crackers and a Valentine’s Day LTO from PopTarts.
Snacks for the Sweet Tooth
Emmy Boes, associate editor of CStore Decisions, tries Kind Soft Baked Granola, SweeTARTS Gummies Fruity Splitz and Labatt Blue Light Non-Alc Strawberry Acai.
January Taste Test
CStore Decisions’ Associate Editor Zhane Isom tries different snacks and candy, including Twizzlers Gummies, Doritos Cool Ranch Jalapeño Dip and Rolo Dark Salted Caramel.
How Artificial Intelligence is Impacting Convenience Stores
Artificial Intelligence (AI) can provide a wide range of powerful, impactful opportunities to improve the management of modern convenience stores already equipped with closed-circuit television cameras that are mostly used for after-the-fact incident analysis. By shifting to the real-time analysis and data gathering, these stores can achieve significant improvements in all areas of performance that…
Impulse Buy Roundup
CStore Decisions’ Executive Editor Erin Del Conte reviews some delicious impulse buys, including a Hot Coca Set with melting snowman marshmallows from Candyrific, SuckerPunch Digestion Pickle Juice with Probiotics and 5-hour Energy’s new Hawaiian Breeze flavored energy shot.
Snacks and Beverage Review
Zhane Isom, associate editor for CStore Decisions reviews Kellogg’s Chocolate A.M. RXBAR, Lay’s Wavy Carnitas Street Tacos and Monster Reserve Orange Dreamsicle.
Snacks and Wine Tasting
CStore Decisions Associate Editor Emmy Boes tries Ben’s Original Ready Rice Cheese Risotto, Quaker Rice Thins Cocoa Crunch, Rich Products’ Peanut Butter Cookie and Blue Raspberry Lemonade Vibe wine.
November Candy & Snack Roundup
Erin Del Conte, executive editor, CStore Decisions, taste tests Reese’s Big Cup With Reese’s Puff, Cherry ICEE Sugar Cookie and A.M. RX Bar in Chocolate.
November Taste Test
Zhane Isom, associate editor for CStore Decisions reviews Dove Holiday Brownie Batter, Sprite Winter Spiced Cranberry and Kellogg’s Cinnabon Jumbo Snax.
Holiday Roundup
CStore Decisions’ Associate Editor Emmy Boes tackles holiday-themed offerings from candy, snack and drink brands. The products tasted include Tastykake’s Holiday Swirls in pecan flavor, Brach’s Wintergreen Candy Canes, Mom Water Carol and Reese’s Trees.