QuikTrip has announced a new partnership with 100 Coconuts, a fast-growing premium coconut water brand. With the partnership, QuikTrip customers in Georgia will have access to 100 Coconuts Pure Coconut Water. Following successful launches in Publix and Costco locations across the Southeast, 100 Coconuts continues its expansion by entering 165 QuikTrip’s stores. “Known for its…
7-Eleven Unveils New Coffee, Tea Varieties
7-Eleven has revealed its new lineup of coffee offerings, introducing its first-ever flavored cold brews, new hot and iced lattes with pecan and macadamia nut flavoring and iced teas. The lineup, available at select 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes stores, includes: Cold Brew Lattes: Infused with mocha flavor, new offerings include the French Vanilla Cold Brew…
Functional Flavored Water
Essentia Water is taking hydration to the next level with the all-new Essentia Hydroboost, the brand’s first-ever flavored and functional water innovation designed to keep fans hydrated while pursuing their goals. Each bottle contains Hydrolytes, a blend of B-complex vitamins, and 400 milligrams of electrolytes — more electrolytes than the leading premium still water. Hydroboost is available in three […]
Energy Drinks Enjoy Strong Sales
The energy drink category finished 2023 off with a bang in terms of sales and is expected to continue thriving in 2024. Dollar sales for energy drinks reached $14.1 billion, a 14.6% increase for the 52 weeks ending Dec. 31, 2023, according to Circana. Energy drink unit sales reached 4.67 billion, up 8.8% for the…
Energy Shots Face Competition From Drinks
Energy shots will continue to serve as a c-store staple in 2024 and beyond because they offer so many positives for consumers: a quick, convenient and inexpensive impulse item offering an energy boost that won’t fill them up like a full drink will. “Energy shots are a big category led by 5-hour Energy, which dominates…
Juices, Teas Are Thirsty For Innovation
Innovation is the name of the game for juices and teas heading into 2024. In recent years, juices and teas have experienced soft performance, noted Gary Hemphill, managing director of research for Beverage Marketing Corp. In general, juice and tea dollar sales are up for the 52 weeks ending Dec. 31, 2023, according to Chicago-based…
Carbonated Beverages Face Shifting Trends
Changes in customer preferences are stirring up the carbonated soft drink (CSD) category as shoppers increasingly seek health-conscious beverages, increased innovation and influencer-driven brands. In convenience stores, carbonated beverage dollar sales grew 7.4% to $10.7 billion, with help from price per unit increases (up 6.4%), even as unit sales fell flat (up 0.9%) for the…
Variety is Vital for Dispensed
Cold and frozen dispensed beverages are oftentimes viewed synonymously with c-stores, and in 2024, retailers are looking to drive sales with a focus on frozen and flavor variety. “We have increased (in sales) over the previous year; shockingly, our frozen is trending really well for this time of the year,” said Jessica Russell, food service…
Are Healthy Trends Affecting Alcoholic Beverages?
The number of Americans who both look after their health and enjoy drinking alcohol is growing — and for savvy convenience store retailers in states that permit them to sell adult beverages, that spells opportunity. While healthy trends have seen innovation growth in every category to varying degrees, alcoholic beverages have undergone a health kick,…
7-Eleven Announces Launch of New 2024 Menu Items
7-Eleven has introduced its new menu items for 2024, available now at select 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes stores across the U.S. New additions feature both foodservice and beverage options for customers. The new lineup includes: Cheesy Three Meat Breakfast Burrito: Blend of diced bacon, diced ham and breakfast sausage crumbles with nacho cheese sauce, monterey…