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C-stores Continue to See Benefits From Pandemic-Driven HBC Sales
In 2021, the HBC category experienced its largest c-store industry sales growth in five years.
Tackling Tobacco: November 2022 Legislative & Regulatory Roundup
Flavored tobacco bans have made the news in counties in New York and Oregon.

Candy & Snacks
ONE Crunch Protein Bars
Each bar contains 12 grams of protein and just 1 gram of sugar.
Technology
NATSO Adds Alternative Fuels & Innovation Focus to Annual Conference
The March event will bring together truck stop and travel center operators who represent buying power for more than 16,000 fuel stations.
Cannabis & CBD
Canadian Cannabis Company Enters U.S. Retail Through Pact With Jackson BevCo
Managed services agreement calls for Cordova to facilitate the opening and operation of cannabis stores in 2023.
Tobacco
Tobacco Cos. Take Fight Against California Flavor Ban to Supreme Court
Their arguments cite the federal Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act of 2009.
Small Operator
PHOTO GALLERY: Curby’s Express Market Shows Off New Tricks
Sporting a canine logo, the brand aspires to be a new breed of convenience.
Beverages
MTN DEW Fruit Quake
The beverage brand is bringing its spin on a holiday staple to stores for a limited time.
Tobacco
U.S. Nicotine Trends Offer Some Bright Spots
New research presented in a recent NATO webinar finds the backbar is not all gloom and doom.
Candy & Snacks
Casey's Unwraps '24 Days of Casey's Rewards'
Loyalty program members will have daily special offers through Dec. 24.
Technology
Circle K Pilots New Delivery Option in North Carolina
Up to 7,000 SKUs are available through the Food Rocket app.
Candy & Snacks
ARKO's Positive Q3 Driven by Three Key Pillars of Marketing & In-Store Initiatives
Allocating square footage and loyalty promotions for core categories is an essential strategy.
Candy & Snacks
Non-Fuel Trips Drive Sales as C-store Traffic Declines
Snacking and caffeine-boost missions are seeing positive momentum in the channel.
Candy & Snacks
Hershey Co. Takes Steps Toward Environmental Impact Goals
By 2030, the candy and snack maker aims to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50 percent, and Scope 3 by 25 percent.

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