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Sales shifts prompt changes within convenience channel

Despite dip in overall beverage sales, various categories performing well in c-stores

August 25, 2020

In the midst of the pandemic, consumer-purchasing patterns have shifted, impacting convenience stores sales and product offerings. Despite these changes, the channel is harnessing opportunities for future success.

Discount variety stores sustain modest 4 percent growth to 2019

Value-focused ALDI features easy store layout, less selection but cheaper prices

Barbara Harfmann

February 17, 2020

The discount retailer channel generated $87.4 billion in sales at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4 percent.

National Association of Convenience Stores show highlights beverage innovations

December 18, 2019

The 2019 NACS Show delivered four days of learnings, insights, networking and exploring what’s new for the global convenience and fuel retailing industry.

Infographic: Better-for-you natural products continue upward trajectory

Kombucha, enhanced waters deliver double-digit growth

Barbara Harfmann

November 22, 2019

During the past 20 years, the natural products industry has seen seen incredible growth, with no end in sight.

7-Eleven adds voice-ordering to 7NOW delivery service

Consumer can access eCommerce platform through Google Home, Amazon Echo

November 19, 2019

7-Eleven Inc., Irving, Texas, continues to redefine convenience retailing with the launch of 7Voice, which allows customers to place an order through its 7NOW delivery app via the voice-controlled Google Home and Amazon Echo systems.

Celsius accelerates growth in convenience store channel

October 12, 2019

CELSIUS beverages now are available in 3,245 new doors within the convenience store channel including Quik Trip, Pilot Flying J, Buc-ee’s, Casey’s, Circle K and 7-Eleven.

7-Eleven heats up Slurpee Lite Drink with vitaminwater fire

Newest Slurpee Lite variety contains 20 calories in each 8-ounce serving

October 11, 2019

Irving, Texas-based 7-Eleven Inc. announced that its stores have a new Slurpee Lite flavor that's on fire.

Convenience store channel remains profitable

Channel reports 16th consecutive year of record sales

Taylor Karg

September 25, 2019

For the 16th consecutive year, United States convenience stores have experienced record in-store sales in 2018.

GO!Smart organic cold-pressed juice - 7-Eleven - Beverage Industry

7-Eleven adds 3 cold-pressed, organic juices

7-Select GO!Smart available in Pomegranate, Blackberry, Melon

February 11, 2019

The new 7-Select GO!Smart 100 percent fruit juices feature unusual varieties that aren’t typically found in every grocery and convenience store, the company says.

Teazzers SmartBrew Machine - Beverage Industry

Teazzers launces SmartBrew machine for C-stores

Customizable system delivers merchandising opportunities

December 24, 2018

The machine enables wireless data transmission for more effective category management and has sweetener storage under the urn, which eliminates difficult bag-in-box (BIB) maintenance.