Beverages

The past year was good for the convenience store industry. Most operators saw higher in-store sales, and many companies continued to add stores and expand their product offerings. Of course, not everything was rosy: rising credit-card interchange fees drained profits out of many businesses, especially when added to the rapidly rising gas prices the nation experienced for the first half of the year.

Metromint expanded its line of mint-flavored waters with Orangemint and Lemonmint flavors, which combine the brand's mint taste and cooling sensation with the citrus flavors of orange and lemon.

As 2006 comes to a close, it appears the c-store industry is wrapping up another extremely good year. Results from Convenience Store News' exclusive 2007 Forecast Study revealed to a group of elite retailers last month verified what we've known to be true for a while: the c-store channel is on quite a run; it has been the most successful segment in retailing over the past several years, and it keeps getting better.

For over a century, foggy nights in the tiny town of Northwest, N.C. have brought residents and visitors alike out to the former Maco train station in search of the legendary Maco Light.

William P. Laufer of Anheuser-Busch Inc. may be one of the youngest suppliers inducted into the Convenience Store News Hall of Fame, but that does not belie the wealth of his industry experience and knowledge.

Grab women looking for an additional burst of energy with National Beverage Corp.'s Rip It Chic, an energy drink created by women, for women.

Chain gets ready for gift-giving season with cards at all of its locations.

Brewer teams up with the American Advertising Federation to encourage students to create underage drinking prevention campaign.