News Archives
Jan 22, 2026
Parker’s Kitchen Debuts New Store Model
Plus, Wawa recently opened its first branded EV chargers.
Gummies and Candy Continue to See Innovation
Hershey launched a new Shaq-A-Licious pack; Welch’s Fruit Snacks unveiled new Fusions flavors.
Creative Benefits That Can Help Retain Employees
Retailers are offering unique perks and rewards to engage store employees.
Chester’s Chicken Debuts ‘Winter Fuel Up’ Promotion
The promotion runs until May 19 and offers customers a variety of meal options.
Fruity Drinks Continue to Make a Splash
Red Bull announced the permanent return of two flavors; BuzzBalls introduced its new Pink Lemonsqueezy drink.
Placer.ai: Dollar Tree’s 2024 Acquisition Shows Signs of Struggle
The stores have lost nearly 40% of foot traffic due to cannibalization.
Jan 21, 2026
Casey’s and Monster Energy Launch American-Themed Drink
Monster’s Ultra Red, White and Blue Razz celebrates 250 years of American independence.
Sunoco Acquires 36 C-Stores
Pops Mart Fuel sold over half of its stores to the company.
McDonald’s To Open 8,000 New Locations in 2026
The QSR is also reportedly revamping about 27,000 drive-thru locations.
Smithfield Foods To Acquire Nathan’s Famous
The $450 million deal is expected to close in the first half of 2026.
Datassential: Here’s Why Americans Are Drinking Less
A focus on health and higher price points are shifting consumers away from drinking.
How Can Operators Navigate Operational Changes?
The Vision Group Network’s (VGN) new vision report reveals how leaders view the future of convenience retail.
Jan 20, 2026
OXXO Debuts Bakery QSR in Texas Store
German-style bakery Ditsch opened its first U.S. location in an El Paso, Texas, OXXO location.
Behind the Counter With a C-Store Corporate Chef
How Chef Jason Lord of Alltown Fresh found a home in the convenience industry.
Nittany MinitMart Donates $26,000 to Food Pantries
The Pennsylvania-based retailer raised the money during its ‘Fuel the Hungry’ round-up campaign.
Jan 19, 2026
Hemp THC Ban Could Kill a Burgeoning Category for C-Stores
With a federal intoxicating hemp ban on the horizon, NACS and CABA’s Diana Eberlein share why advocacy efforts in 2026 are critical.
Applications Are Open for the Lisa Dell’Alba Scholarship
The scholarship is a first-of-its-kind award established in memory of longtime industry leader Dell’Alba.
Hunt Brothers Pizza Brings Back Buffalo Chicken LTO
The LTO is available beginning January 19 and features ranch dressing and buffalo wing sauce.
Datassential: 10 ‘New Classic’ Menu Items Customers Want
The research company named food, flavors and techniques that are ‘must-haves’ for restaurants in 2026.
New Year, New Menus for QSRs
Chick-fil-A, Taco Bell, Dunkin’ and more launched new menus to kick off 2026.