It’s pumpkin spice season and CStore Decisions’ editors Erin Del Conte, Isabelle Gustafson and Thomas Mulloy picked out some pumpkin spice products to taste test — from cookies to hard seltzer to CBD tinctures.
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 […]
End of Summer Seltzer Roundup — and My Top Pick
Hard seltzers hit more than $4 billion in sales in 2020 and totaled about $1.52 billion in sales at c-stores specifically for the 52-week period ending Jan. 23, 2021 — up 214% year over year, according to Nielsen. I grabbed a few different seltzers from my local c-store to try. Let us know: What’s your […]
High’s Celebrates Hometown Heroes
High’s celebrated ‘hometown heroes’ as part of a recent 24/7 day campaign and raised approximately $3,00 for the American Red Cross, while also giving away free dispensed beverages to first responders and Red Cross volunteers. High’s, which operates 55 c-stores in Pennsylvania and Maryland, has a large focus on community involvement. It’s 24/7 day initiatives…
Reed’s and Virgil’s Introduce Resealable Bottles
Reed’s Inc., maker of handcrafted, all-natural beverages, launched its first-ever resealable format in the company’s 30+ year history this past Spring. Now available in proprietary 20-ounce resealable bottles, beverages from Reed’s, and Virgil’s, the company’s line of handcrafted, all-natural sodas, bring healthier alternatives to consumers’ on-the-go. Reed’s REAL Ginger Ale Original is crafted with real […]
Top Three Ice Cream Trends to Watch
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…