Four flavors of the sugar-free, zero calorie energy drinks to hit store shelves in south Texas. Stripes Convenience Stores and XYIENCE Xenergy have partnered, giving the energy drink a greater presence in south Texas and adding to Stripes’ energy assortment. Stripes plans to carry up to four flavors of the sugar-free, zero calorie energy drinks,…
Beverages Fuel Gas Customers’ In-Store Purchases
NACS releases findings from its 2012 consumer fuels report. Beverage purchases drive gas customers inside the store more than any other item, but new preferences are emerging, with consumers saying that more foodservice, more healthy options and more local involvement could all increase their spending at convenience stores, according to findings released today from the…
Heineken Launches “Sunrise” Campaign
New campaign supports responsible consumption. HEINEKEN has launched the latest phase in its global approach to encourage the responsible consumption of its brands. The new theme, titled “Sunrise belongs to moderate drinkers” continues to use Heineken, the world’s most international premium beer brand, to deliver and reinforce this important message. This initiative is an integral…
Sweet Leaf Liquid Sweetener
SweetLeaf Liquid Stevia offers endless, guilt-free options to tease consumers’ taste buds when added to favorite foods and drinks. Consumers enjoy this calorie-free, zero glycemic option. SweetLeaf Liquid Stevia can be added to water, coffee, milk, yogurt or other low-calorie foods to improve the taste. The Liquid Stevia drops are convenient and available in easy-to-use…
Energizing Beverage Sales
Thirteen years after the energy drink market emerged in the U.S. with the introduction of Red Bull, the category remains popular with consumers, who are willing to pay higher prices in a difficult economy for an extra jolt. But while Mintel reported in July 2009 that the energy drink market had climbed to an estimated…
Gas Island Vending
The first gas island vending solution now is available at selected WilcoHess locations in North Carolina. WilcoHess LLC, an operator of travel plazas and convenience stores in the Southeastern U.S., has collaborated with Allied Electronics, a provider of service station automation systems, The Pinnacle Corp., an automation technology and software supplier, and Vendgogh LLC, a…
Celebrate the Reason for the Season
It makes not one iota of difference whether you believe in Santa or celebrate Christmas to make a difference in someone’s life at this special time of the year. We all recognize that 2009—like no other year in the past 50—has created a genuine and critical need that provides both an opportunity for all of…