Ditsch, a traditional German bakery, has opened its first dedicated point of sale in the United States with a shop-in-shop location inside an OXXO convenience store in El Paso, Texas. Its product range includes classics such as pretzels, pretzel sticks, pretzel croissants and Ditsch pizza, along with additions tailored to local tastes, such as Jalapeño […]
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Yesway Hires Hampton As Chief Technology Officer
Robert Hampton has joined convenience store chain Yesway as chief technology officer. Reporting to Tom Trkla, chairman, CEO and president, Hampton will lead Yesway’s information technology strategy and oversee all aspects of enterprise technology, digital transformation, cybersecurity and innovation. With more than 20 years of executive technology leadership experience in the retail, convenience and supply […]
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Circana Expands C-Store Coverage, Incorporates Perishable Food Insights
Circana has announced a significant expansion of its convenience store (c-store) channel coverage, powered by the Integrated Fresh solution. The enhancement incorporates $15 billion in annual sales from prepared foods, dispensed beverages and fresh products, offering clients a perspective of on-the-go consumption trends. With the expanded coverage, Circana delivers more comprehensive insights into total perishable […]
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Retailers Commemorate Veterans Day With Discounts, Fundraisers
As Veterans Day approaches, retailers are taking the opportunity to honor those who have served our country. Many are offering exclusive discounts and promotions for active-duty military personnel, veterans and their families. In addition, retailers are also implementing creative ways to show their appreciation, such as in-store displays, online campaigns and partnerships with local veteran […]
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Yesway Raises $630K During Annual Golf, Clays Classic
Yesway raised more than $630,000 during its fifth annual Golf & Clays Classic Charitable Fundraising Tournament, held Sept. 22-23 at The Golf Clubs at The Tribute and Elm Fork Shooting Sports in Dallas, Texas. This year’s proceeds will benefit Operation Homefront, which aids military families across the nation, as well as several local charities, civic […]
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NACS Show Attendance Sets New Record In Chicago
For the third consecutive year, the NACS Show set an attendance record for its respective host city, following then-best crowds in Atlanta (2023) and Las Vegas (2024). Overall, 25,136 attendees from 73 countries experienced four days of education and networking at the 2025 NACS Show, which took place Oct. 14-17 in Chicago. Expo delivers new […]
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Parker’s Kitchen Promotes Rudolfs, Rhine To Elevated Executive Roles
Parker’s Kitchen, a convenience store and foodservice company headquartered in Savannah, Georgia, has promoted John Rudolfs to co-CEO and John Rhine to CFO in an effort to leverage the strengths of the company’s top leadership. Rudolfs will share CEO duties with Brandon Hofmann as they work together to optimize operations and support strategic growth. “As we […]
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Report: C-Store Customers Looking For Curated Products, Promotions
While fuel drives most consumers to convenience stores, 92 percent come inside to shop for food or beverages. And with 63 percent of these shoppers visiting at least weekly, c-stores have become a regular stop for more than gas. New findings from Acosta Group’s Convenience Store Shopper Study show that today’s c-store customers shop for convenience […]