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Maverik Joins Convenience Stores Selling Apparel, Gear

 By Chuck Ulie on Feb. 15, 2024

Items include T-shirts, car magnet, keychain and bottle opener, neck buff and gear tote

Beverages

And the 2023 Top 20-Selling Spirits at Drizly Are …

 By Chuck Ulie on Feb. 13, 2024

Sales data shows consumer favorites, rising players in this top-performing category; at 33% share, whiskey was largest liquor subcategory

Snacks & Candy

C-Stores Could Gain Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Purchases

By Rachel Gignac on Feb. 08, 2024

‘The most popular gifts are the classics—candy and greeting cards’

Beverages

Retailers Share Beverage Insights on Sales, Demand, Promotions

By Rachel Gignac on Jan. 30, 2024

Survey shows c-stores expect 4.4% category growth in 2024

Foodservice

Steal This Idea: Add Spice, Sweet to Pizza, Wings

Jan. 24, 2024

New Pizza Hut offerings play to consumer tastes

Beverages

What Trends to Expect in Wine and Spirits for 2024

By Chuck Ulie on Jan. 11, 2024

From bubbly cocktails to fortified wines, Southern Glazer’s develops lineup from experts’ observation, consumer interests

Foodservice

2024 Is So Last Year: Here’s Technomic’s 2025 Menu Predictions

By Chuck Ulie on Jan. 10, 2024

Plant-based varieties continue to grow, while cold foam leads the pack in the coffee world

Foodservice

Steal This Idea: Be Aware of Food Textures

Jan. 08, 2024

Know that consumers can get pretty picky, particularly with slimy offerings

Beverages

Drizly Survey Reveals Top 5 Alcohol Beverage Trends for 2024

By Chuck Ulie on Jan. 04, 2024

Some categories building on strong momentum from prior years, others making a resurgence after lagging sales

Foodservice

Foodservice Lines to Blur More Due to Competition Among C-Stores, Restaurants

By Chuck Ulie on Dec. 15, 2023

This might drive growth in 2024, says Acosta Group, which examines winning shopper loyalty, driving sales, more

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