Juul receives approval for second device
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Juul receives approval for second device

Juul FDA approval clears the Juul2 e‑cigarette and menthol and tobacco pods, adding app integration and safety controls that could…

Marie Wagner • Buyer Guides • September 1, 2026 • 4 min read
Convenience Stores Brace for College Football Surge
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Convenience Stores Brace for College Football Surge

College football promotions are driving convenience stores to roll out exclusive trading cards, co‑branded apparel, and game‑day deals that attract…

Monika Kruger • Flash Picks • August 31, 2026 • 2 min read
Massachusetts store adds shipping service
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Massachusetts store adds shipping service

Shamrock Market in Massachusetts adds Pak Mail shipping service with UPS, FedEx, and USPS options, offering expert packing and more…

Monika Kruger • Product Launches • August 30, 2026 • 2 min read
US Alcohol Consumption Hits Record Low
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US Alcohol Consumption Hits Record Low

Alcohol consumption in the U.S. hits a record low, with only 54% of adults drinking, prompting beer and spirits makers…

Monika Kruger • Flash Picks • August 29, 2026 • 3 min read
Burger King introduces new chicken nuggets recipe
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Burger King introduces new chicken nuggets recipe

Burger King introduces new chicken nuggets recipe for juicier and crispier taste with updated breading and sauces.

Marie Wagner • Product Launches • August 28, 2026 • 2 min read
Five key challenges facing convenience stores in 2026
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Five key challenges facing convenience stores in 2026

Explore the five critical challenges facing convenience stores in 2026, from fuel supply disruptions to rising inflation impacting global retail…

Monika Kruger • Product Launches • August 27, 2026 • 2 min read
Sinclair Oil launches mobile game to boost loyalty
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Sinclair Oil launches mobile game to boost loyalty

Sinclair Oil boosts customer loyalty by launching a mobile game within its Dinopay app to encourage repeat station visits despite…

Marie Wagner • Product Launches • August 26, 2026 • 2 min read
Gopuff launches first seasonal private label lineup
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Gopuff launches first seasonal private label lineup

Gopuff private label expands with first seasonal lineup, adding fall baked goods to Crave Shoppe and Basically banners for instant…

Monika Kruger • Trend Alerts • August 24, 2026 • 2 min read
Circle K revamps retail media network
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Circle K revamps retail media network

Circle K revamps retail media network to offer enhanced audience targeting and measurement tools for advertisers at its convenience stores.

Marie Wagner • Brand Spotlights • August 22, 2026 • 2 min read
Top Public C‑Store CEOs’ Earnings Reveal Three Figures
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Top Public C‑Store CEOs’ Earnings Reveal Three Figures

In fiscal 2025 the three highest‑paid CEOs of publicly traded convenience‑store operators all saw larger compensation than the year before,…

Monika Kruger • Trend Alerts • August 22, 2026 • 2 min read