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The Current State of Snacking

 Sponsored content from our partner IFMA on May 17, 2024

Leverage snacking to fuel growth among younger generations and meet the cravings that pick up in the afternoon and late evening. Learn how consumers prefer all-day menus, and why bakery goods at breakfast and handhelds at lunchtime are winning choices.

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Dollar Stores Take Big Bite Out of Rural Market Share

 By Timothy Inklebarger on May 14, 2024

Sales, employment, store count all drop in rural communities at a much higher rate than in urban counterparts

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Convenience Stores Outperform Overall Retail Over the Past 12 Months: Report

By Diane Adam on Apr. 29, 2024

C-stores now ‘transforming into some of the most exciting dining and tourist destinations in the country,’ Placer.ai says

Foodservice

Get More From Bean-to-Cup Machines: Sell Add-Ons for Extra Revenue

By Chuck Ulie on Apr. 19, 2024

Mix in breakfast sandwiches and bakery items, offer merchandise and mug refills, says consultant Frank White at CSP’s Dispensed Beverages Forum

Foodservice

To Grow Fans, Convenience Stores Must Pinpoint What Makes Them Different in Craveability

By Chuck Ulie on Apr. 19, 2024

It’s imperative that retailers figure out what sets them apart from competition, Supper Co.’s owners say at CSP’s Dispensed Beverages Forum

Company News

QuikTrip, Thorntons and a Bend in the Road: My Trip to M-PACT

By Diane Adam on Apr. 11, 2024

Travel to Indianapolis includes stops at new and remodeled convenience stores

Foodservice

Private Brands’ Power Continues to Capture Wallet Spend Amidst Inflation

By Diane Adam on Mar. 13, 2024

Circana reports $217 billion increase in sales as consumers continue to seek out value

Company News

Expert: A Focused Purpose Is Critical to Convenience-Store Success Today

By Chuck Ulie on Mar. 08, 2024

Retailers must ask themselves what they contribute that no one else does, Doug Stephens says at Convenience Retailing University

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BrandSpark Unveils 2024 Best New Product Awards

By Diane Adam on Feb. 06, 2024

Most Americans like trying new products, survey reveals

Foodservice

Get Creative in Foodservice to Thrive in 2024, Technomic Says

By Chuck Ulie on Jan. 24, 2024

Report: Operators must lean into tech, menu and service innovation, take advantage of existing ingredients and resources

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