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Mass merchandisers evolve to reach modern day shoppers

Urban locations, eCommerce among ways retail chains adapting

November 10, 2016

British philosopher Alan Watts once said, “The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it and join the dance.” As the American retail landscape continues to change, it seems as though mass merchandiser chains are joining this “dance.”

7-Eleven offers free coffee on Election Day

Nonpartisan ‘Speak Up’ cup most popular selection by consumers

November 7, 2016

For the first time, 7-Eleven, Irving, Texas, is offering free coffee on Election Day (Nov. 8). The fifth quadrennial 7-Election Presidential Coffee Cup Poll officially ends Election Day, and 7-Eleven is closing out the day by giving away cups of fresh-brewed coffee, the convenience store company’s most popular proprietary beverage.

Jones Soda, 7-Eleven release limited-edition Slurpee

Orange & Cream flavor available in Pacific Northwest

November 1, 2016

Jones Soda Co., Seattle, and 7-Eleven Inc., Dallas, launched a Jones limited-edition Orange & Cream Slurpee flavor.

Meijer hosts Michigan-based craft brewers

Retailer’s commitment to local craft breweries creates $100MM-plus in economic impact, it says

October 27, 2016

More than 20 years ago, Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Meijer began carrying its first craft brew. Today, the retailer remains committed to the growing industry and supporting up-and-coming local breweries across the Midwest, it says.

Natural, organic retailers address price point concerns

Channel receiving increasing competition from eCommerce

Jessica Jacobsen

October 10, 2016

Just as SKU proliferation has allowed consumers more choices for their food and beverage purchases, the retail channel market has seen its own proliferation of new stores for these products. Natural and organic retailers, also referred by some analysts as fresh format stores, are one channel that has presented competition to traditional supermarket share.

Honest Kids available at Subway restaurants

Foodservice chain to offer Super Fruit Punch variety

October 10, 2016

Subway restaurants now offer Honest Kids juice drinks nationwide as part of its Subway Fresh Fit for Kids Meal menu. The USDA-certified organic juice drinks are available in the Super Fruit Punch variety packaged in 6-ounce juice boxes.

New Belgium Grilled Pineapple Golden Ale

New Belgium develops burger-inspired beer for Red Robin

Grilled Pineapple Golden Ale to debut at Great American Beer

September 26, 2016

New Belgium Brewing Co., Fort Collins, Colo., and Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews, Greenwood, Colo., announced their latest partnership venture: Grilled Pineapple Golden Ale.

Convenience stores appeal to the masses

Beverage purchases key driver of convenience stores sales

Barbara Harfmann

September 12, 2016

Forty-four percent of consumers are visiting convenience (C-stores) stores more often — and half say they are visiting significantly more often than they did just two years ago, according to Chicago-based Datassential, which surveyed 1,000 consumers and 150 operators for its June “C-Store Keynote Report.” While visiting C-stores, these consumers also are buying more prepared food and beverages, the report notes.

Technomic provides coverage for total food industry channel

Will cover all channel in $1.74 trillion US food industry

August 19, 2016

Chicago-based Technomic Inc. announced that its new 2016/17 U.S. Food Industry Universe analysis will provide coverage of all channels within the $1.74 trillion U.S. food industry, including retail grocery and foodservice.

Beverage calories in schools reduced by 90 percent

Clearer packaging labels focus of beverage vending program

Barbara Harfmann

August 10, 2016

This fall, as children are heading back to school, the institutions that participate in the federal lunch program will continue to ensure that children and teens will be receiving healthier food, snack and beverage choices, experts note.