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Kids’ Tastes Are Evolving
The youngest generation enjoys the foods their parents are eating—not just chicken nuggets. Children of Generation Alpha, born between 2010 and the early 2020s, have developed a more diversified palate thanks to their Millennial parents, according...
How to Build a Winning Foodservice Program
Convenience store foodservice sales have boosted in-store sales to $302.8 billion, a 9% increase from the previous year, according to the 2023 NACS State of the Industry Summit. The report also noted that in-store sales accounted for 33.4% of...
Snackers Opt for Healthy
Salty snack sales are on the rise at c-stores, and healthy snack options are a top motivator for snack purchases. Originally published on cstoredecisions.com Snacking is an American pastime; whether snacks are shared among family and friends or...
How C-stores Can Ensure Compliance for Sales of Age-Restricted Products
Cigarettes, vaping products, alcohol and other age-restricted items are convenience store chains' bread and butter along with, of course, gasoline. However, age-restricted products can also bring significant trouble to convenience stores if...
Reduced Risk Products Become a Larger Part of the Backbar Conversation
The tobacco industry sees promise in the ongoing conversion to less harmful nicotine alternatives. By Renée M. Covino || May 8, 2023 || Originally posted on csnews.com When you envision your backbar of the future, what do you see? Current...
U.S. Convenience Store Sales Hit New Highs in 2022
Propelled by foodservice, in-store sales top $300 billion. As traditional commuting and shopping behaviors continue to return to pre-pandemic levels, convenience stores saw record sales inside their stores, according to newly released NACS State of...