Erin Del Conte, executive editor of CStore Decisions, taste tests products including Monster’s Aussie Style Lemonade, NOCCO BCAA in Blood Orange and Torie & Howard’s Gummi-snaps Tropical Flavors.
Are CBD Topicals Better Than Edibles?
Whether to use cannabidiol (CBD) topicals or edibles can come down to personal preference. The numbers reveal that edibles are the most popular with customers. For one, the edibles segment is a broad category encompassing gummies, capsules, and food and snack products containing CBD. Because most customers are familiar with taking a pill or eating…
Should My C-Store Sell Pet CBD?
As more convenience stores are evaluating the CBD market, they’re questions which products they need to offer to best attract customers to the segment. Pet CBD may be an ideal product for the convenience channel to consider adding to their CBD inventory. Pet CBD is a growing product segment expected to hit $500 million in…
Does My C-Store Need an Omnichannel Approach?
More convenience stores are taking an omnichannel approach to retail, and more customers have come to expect it. An omnichannel approach involves creating a seamless shopping experience across integrated channels, such as online, in-store and via a mobile app. Today, we’re seeing more c-stores add the ability to order ahead foodservice online or in-app. To…
The Kent Cos. Sets Sights on New Market Growth
The Kent Cos., based in Midland, Texas, is aggressively growing through acquisitions and new-to-industry stores, venturing out from its home base in the Southwest to expand in Tennessee and the Carolinas. It’s also moving into new industries, including the urgent care business, as it targets $1 billion in revenue. Today, The Kent Cos. operates 72…
Corner Store Celebrates Grand Opening
Headquartered in Seminole, Texas, Corner Store is celebrating the opening of its third location — a travel center. More than 1,000 customers turned out for the grand opening that ran from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on May 11, 2022. The new travel center is located at 2303 Hobbs Highway in Seminole, Texas, and offers…
PMI Offers $16 Billion For Swedish Match Acquisition
Philip Morris International (PMI) announced a public cash offer of $16 billion to purchase Swedish Match. If accepted by shareholders, the offer would accelerate PMI’s transformation into becoming a smoke-free company and position it to lead that transformation in the industry, noted Jacek Olczak, CEO of PMI in a May 11 webcast. “This offer aims…
How to Boost CBD Sales at C-Stores in 2022
Convenience stores are uniquely positioned to capitalize on the cannabidiol (CBD) market. C-stores already carry most of the product categories that now feature CBD-infused options, and they’re already a one-stop shop for customers fueling up or buying cigarettes and energy drinks. Still, CBD sales have faced challenges in the past year at convenience stores. At…
Conversations With Women in Convenience Featuring Christy Patient
Erin Del Conte, executive editor of CStore Decisions, speaks with Christy Patient, regional director of operations at Circle K, co-chair of the Diversity & Inclusion Council and co-chair of the Women’s Council, about her experiences as a woman in business. This podcast is sponsored by National Retail Solutions (NRS). CStore Decisions · Conversations With Women…
Lighters, CBD Juice Drinks and Protein Bars
CStore Decisions’ Executive Editor Erin Del Conte is back with another c-store product roundup. Today she’s reviewing Zippo’s new yellow flame butane-fueled lighter insert and woodgrain lighter case; Forth CBD-Infused Juice Drinks in Strawberry Watermelon and Mango Orange Pineapple; and Barebells Creamy Crisp Protein Bar.