July may be National Ice Cream Month, but it’s safe to say Americans eat ice cream year-round — about 23 pounds of it on average, according to USDA data. CStore Decisions took a look at three of biggest trends in the category right now and showcased a few products that are doing them well.
Non-Chocolate Candy Roundup
Today I’m taste testing some non-chocolate candy products from The Hershey Co., American Licorice Co. and Hilco USA. On today’s tasting menu is a combination of sour candy, gummie candy, licorice and cotton candy. What kind of non-chocolate candy do I like best? And which sour variety is my favorite? Watch the video to find […]
FriendShip Stores Supports Make-A-Wish
Executive Editor Erin Del Conte speaks with Olivia Beck, special projects manager at FriendShip Stores, which is the retail division of Beck Suppliers. FriendShip is headquartered in Fremont, Ohio, and is set to open its 28th convenience store. Giving back is part of FriendShip’s culture. FriendShip began supporting the Make-a-Wish Foundation about 10 years ago…
TXB Gives Back to Local CASA Chapters
CStore Decisions Executive Editor Erin Del Conte speaks with Kevin Smartt, CEO of Texas Born (TXB), to learn more about how the c-store chain is giving back. Texas Born (TXB), formerly known as Kwik Chek, owns 46 stores in Texas and southern Oklahoma. It’s currently rebranding its chain and converting existing stores over to the…
The PRIDE Stores Gives Back Through Local Charities
CStore Decisions Executive Editor Erin Del Conte speaks with Sarah Sullivan, the marketing director of The PRIDE Stores, which operates 15 locations in Illinois in the Chicagoland area, plus it’s set to introduce a new store in Indiana. The PRIDE Stores supports its local communities through a wide range of initiatives, supporting local and national…
Frank Tries the New Chicken Lineup at Love’s Travel Stops
Love’s Travel Stops recently introduced a new lineup of baked and pre-fried chicken products that, they say, are unlike anything on the highway. Naturally, CStore Decisions Director of Special Projects Frank Beard wanted to investigate. The allure of the chicken waffle sandwich also proved irresistible. Does it live up to the hype? To learn more […]
Maverik Teams With Feeding America To Fight Hunger
Chuck Maggelet, president and chief adventure guide for Maverik, speaks with CStore Decisions Executive Editor Erin Del Conte to share how Maverik is giving back to its communities. From partnering with Feeding America to fight hunger to supporting education to donating to help fund healthcare during the pandemic, Maverik takes an active role in giving…
Jiffy Trip Supports Oklahoma Children’s Hospital
A little over five years ago, Jiffy Trip partnered with Oklahoma Children’s Hospital and began running an annual fundraising campaign to benefit the organization. The chain has raised almost $400,000 for Oklahoma Children’s Hospital in those five years. But that’s just one of the many ways that Jiffy Trip, which operates 26 c-stores in Oklahoma,…
Dandy Mini Marts Completes 16th Annual Dandy Canes Campaign
Dandy Mini Marts hosts its Dandy Canes Campaign each holiday season, from Black Friday through Dec. 26. Every dollar raised stays in the community and benefits local organizations. Dandy recently completed its 16th annual Dandy Canes Campaign. Across all 16 years the chain has raised $650,000 for hundreds of organizations in its operating areas. Despite…
Tiger Fuel Supports Charlottesville City Schools Reopening Fund
Tiger Fuel gives back to the communities where it operates in a wide variety of ways, from helping neighbors secure access to warm, dry housing through its work with local nonprofit Albemarle Housing Improvement Program (AHIP) to donations to help with cancer research. CStore Decisions Executive Editor Erin Del Conte speaks with Sarah Whitney, director…