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Coffee Consumption Rises
Consumers globally are increasing their coffee consumption. Total coffee servings experienced a 5% year-over-year growth globally, outpacing the 3% recorded in the United States, based on Circana’s CREST Commercial Foodservice data. Circana’s extensive research combines global data with local depth, providing nuanced insights for each country, spanning restaurant chains and independent segments. This growth trend…Thorntons Breaks Ground in New Community
Thorntons held a groundbreaking ceremony to kick off construction of its first Markham, Ill., location on April 12. The event was attended by Lisa Blalock, president, Thorntons; Mayor Roger Agpawa, mayor of Markham; Derrick Champion, economic development director of Markham; and other elected officials and community leaders. Many city officials have worked hard with the Thorntons…Parkland Shareholder Urges Company to Consider Selling
Engine Capital LP, a shareholder of Parkland Corp. holding about 2.5% of the company’s outstanding shares, sent a letter to Parkland’s board of directors supporting Simpson Oil Ltd.’s request for a strategic review at Parkland. Parkland had previously rejected Simpson’s request, noting a review doesn’t consider the best interests of a majority of shareholders. In…Brother International Corp. Integrates Subsidiary Brother Mobile Solutions
Brother International Corp. (BIC) announced that it has integrated its wholly-owned subsidiary, Brother Mobile Solutions (BMS), under its corporate operations. “This move allows the organization’s mobile and label printing products, solutions and services to benefit from BIC’s global reach and resources,” the company noted in a press release. Additionally, the move enables BIC to streamline…Driving Sales in Complex Retail Market
Research firm commercetools has been tracking shifts in retail commerce for nearly a decade and has found that changes in retail over the past five years are unparalleled. Changes are being driven by global events and the development of transformative technologies that quickly become expected by customers, challenging businesses to innovate and adapt continuously. In…Stewart’s Stocks Six New Ice Cream Flavors
As the days become progressively warmer, Stewart’s Shops has decided to stock its cone counters with six new ice cream flavors. These flavors are available for a limited time. The flavors are listed below: The newest flavor, Tropical Passion, is a pairing of creamy coconut ice cream and a passionfruit swirl, conjuring images of a…GPM to Open NTI Handy Mart
ARKO Corp.’s subsidiary GPM broke ground with a new-to-industry (NTI) Handy Mart-branded location in Newport, N.C., that is scheduled to open later this year. This location is the second announced NTI location in process that the company has announced in the last 30 days. “We have been very happy with the performance of our Handy…Mike Templeton Joins NexChapter
Mike Templeton, former head of digital at Casey’s, has joined NexChapter as VP of digital strategy. Templeton will partner with c-store clients as they seek to transform their businesses to compete in a digital age. Templeton comes to NexChapter with a 15-year history in the c-store industry, most recently at Casey’s, the third-largest convenience retailer…FDA Issues MDOs for 65 E-Cigarettes
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued marketing denial orders (MDO) for 65 disposable e-cigarettes to Shenzhen Yibo Technology Co. Ltd. The e-cigarettes, which received the MDOs on April 15, are marketed as “MNGO Disposable Stick.” The products in the denial orders include flavors such as tobacco, menthol, pink lemonade, strawberry mango, watermelon freeze, iced…QuikTrip Expands in Colorado
QuikTrip has recently opened its 11th and 12th Colorado locations and is expected to open four others in 2024; more locations will follow in 2025, according to 9News. The newest Colorado sites are located in Lakewood and Denver. “We are excited to continue bringing QuikTrip’s signature commitment to quality and efficient service to Lakewood,” said…Beverages & Cold Vault See More >
7-Eleven Offers Exclusive Energy Drink
7-Eleven Inc. has partnered with ZOA Energy to bring a new energy drink flavor only available at 7-Eleven — Mango Splash — to participating 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes stores nationwide, in addition to ZOA Energy’s core flavors like Tropical Punch, Strawberry Watermelon, Frosted Grape and Wild Orange. Co-founded by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, ZOA Energy…
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A Customizable Pizza Program That Saves Operators Space and Increases Revenue
Sponsored by Hunt Brothers Pizza It can be challenging for smaller, locally-owned convenience stores to compete with larger national chains. Food offerings can help mom-and-pop shops remain competitive and offer more variety with greater consistency to the customers they serve, but oftentimes this can be expensive and complicated. Hunt Brothers Pizza is a pizza program…
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FDA Issues MDOs for 65 E-Cigarettes
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued marketing denial orders (MDO) for 65 disposable e-cigarettes to Shenzhen Yibo Technology Co. Ltd. The e-cigarettes, which received the MDOs on April 15, are marketed as “MNGO Disposable Stick.” The products in the denial orders include flavors such as tobacco, menthol, pink lemonade, strawberry mango, watermelon freeze, iced…