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Berlin’s Convenience Market Is Thriving

From innovative single stores to big companies testing out new concepts, Berlin is the place to learn what’s next for the convenience industry.

3 years 3 months ago

7-Eleven Introduces a Spicy Chicken Roller

Meanwhile, Coca-Cola plans to launch a spiked lemonade this summer in an increasingly crowded RTD market.

3 years 3 months ago

EG Group Opens New Kansas C-Store

GPM Investments will open Sbarro pizza shops inside four Village Pantry store locations in Indiana.

3 years 3 months ago

State Farm Says Yes to TikTok for Super Bowl Advertising

The insurer is not airing a traditional TV ad and is meeting its audience on TikTok instead.

3 years 3 months ago

Casey’s Takes Part in Red Bull’s Soapbox Race Iowa

The convenience retailer will choose a “Casey’s Hometown Racer” and award them free pizza for a year.

3 years 3 months ago

OSHA Withdraws COVID-19 Vaccine-or-Test Rule

The agency’s move follows a loss at the U.S. Supreme Court, which blocked enforcement of the mandate for private employers.

3 years 3 months ago

Fuels Institute Report Shows Differences in Carbon Emissions

The new study compares the life cycles of electric, internal combustion and hybrid electric vehicles.

3 years 3 months ago

EVs Emit 41% Fewer Tons of Greenhouse Gases Than Combustion Engine Vehicles

A new Fuels Institute report compares the life cycles of electric, internal combustion and hybrid electric vehicles.

3 years 3 months ago

Consumers Pick Snacks Over Meals

The category is being fueled by social media and purchases through nontraditional channels.

3 years 3 months ago

Fast-Food Chains Lift Prices on Value Meals

Little Caesars’ $5 Hot-N-Ready pizza deal is now $5.55; Popeye’s $5 Big Box Deal costs $1 more if ordered outside the app.

3 years 3 months ago

Milk Sales Are Up, but Don’t Bet on White Milk

Flavored milk is the shining star of the refrigerated milk category.

3 years 3 months ago

A Central Bank Digital Currency Could Improve Payments, Fed Says

White paper says a potential CBDC could “support faster and cheaper payments” and “lower transaction costs.”

3 years 3 months ago

7-Eleven Opens Its 77,711th Store

The convenience retailer also is accelerating its sustainability efforts.

3 years 3 months ago

Why the U.S. Can’t Get on Board With EVs

Europe and China are all in on EVs, so what’s holding America back?

3 years 3 months ago

Casey’s Collabs With Lola’s Fine Hot Sauce

The partnership includes three zesty salty snack products.

3 years 3 months ago

OTP Sales Are Driven by Innovation and Variety

E-cigs rebound as smokeless continues to soar.

3 years 3 months ago

Starbucks Says No to Vaccine Mandate

Some companies are reversing their vaccination policies, while others are not budging.

3 years 3 months ago

PepsiCo and Beyond Meat to Release Plant-Based Jerky

The faux meat trend is not letting up; McDonald’s will test the McPlant burger at more locations.

3 years 3 months ago

Convenience Channel Price Discrimination Included in Anti-Trust Hearing

The industry suffers when some major suppliers won’t give it access to products sold to other outlets.

3 years 3 months ago

Instacart Launches Co-Branded Credit Card

Card users receive additional points on purchases across the grocery delivery service’s marketplace.

3 years 3 months ago