Convenience store operators who earn a large part of their living by knowing what consumers want today are asking the question: Are hard seltzer sales fizzling? The answer is not quite as simple as they might like. The segment is maturing in the wake of the boom it experienced during the height of the COVID-19…
How to Grow RTD Cocktail Sales
How can convenience stores grow their RTD (ready-to-drink) cocktail sales? The answer is simple: A: Stock them because they are popular beverages that shoppers have come to expect to find at c-stores. Make sure there is a good variety, since consumers love choices, and feature some limited-time items. B: Know what’s selling, which is as…
Ready-to-Drink Pink Lemonade Cocktail
BeatBox has partnered with singer, songwriter Avril Lavigne to unveil its new ready-to-drink (RTD) Pink Lemonade Cocktail. This pink cocktail packs a punch with a delightful fusion of tangy lemons and a little bit of sweet mischief. With an ABV of 11.1%, it’s like a lemonade stand for adults. Consumers can find the Pink Lemonade […]
Limited-Edition Mystery Soda
Fanta is getting ready for Halloween with its new What The Fanta Halloween beverage. The latest from the What the Fanta program captures Fanta fans’ desire for new flavor experiences. The limited-edition flavor will be black in color with a secret flavor profile that does not match its appearance. What The Fanta Halloween will be […]
Oat Milk Toppings
Rich Products has introduced its new On Top oat milk toppings. This new topping is plant-based with stability to easily mix, fill, layer or top customizable creations with a swirl. The toppings feature sustainably sourced whole grain oat milk as the hero ingredient and are simple for c-store operators to use, requiring no special equipment. […]
f’real Launches Worldwide Marketing Campaign
f’real has launched a large-scale marketing campaign in an effort to motivate consumers to visit c-stores. Through colorful, otherworldly graphics, the “Discover Your f’real” campaign encourages users to visit this link and locate retailers nearby that include a f’real machine. Over 24,000 locations worldwide offer f’real — including c-stores, foodservice areas, college campuses and more…
Assortment Drives Beverage Sales
Now that summer has arrived, consumers are gravitating toward the cold vault at their local c-store, and they’re reaching for the latest trends as they look to experiment with new flavors and varieties. Retailers are responding by increasing their beverage selection. Energy drinks and water are among the segments retailers have seen flying out of…
Frozen Vegetable Blend
Nortera has introduced its new Arctic Gardens brand. Using a proven preservation and freezing method that allows vegetables to retain their taste, color and nutritional value, Arctic Gardens’ single vegetables and vegetable blends are a convenient and cost-effective option. Arctic Gardens offers a variety of pre-washed, pre-cut and ready-to-cook frozen vegetable products. Arctic Gardens’ latest […]
Can Beer Classics Compete With Emerging Alcohol Trends?
One of the toughest parts of retailing today is that American consumers have come to want and expect everything. But that’s one of the best parts of retailing when it comes to beer. For convenience stores, selling beer has never been and never will be a zero-sum game, where one or two styles or a…
Peanut Butter and Chocolate Ice Cream Cones
Reese’s has unveiled its new peanut butter and chocolate ice cream cones. The peanut butter cones include a creamy Reese’s peanut butter frozen dairy dessert base and crispy wafer cone drizzled with a chocolate flavored coating. Reese’s chocolate cones include a chocolate frozen dairy dessert base paired with a Reese’s signature peanut butter swirl […]