Foodservice and merchandise sales for the U.S. convenience retail industry rose to $341.2 billion in 2025, marking a 1.7 percent increase over the previous year. According to new State of the Industry data from the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), this represents the 23rd consecutive year of inside-sales growth for the sector. Total industry […]
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Kearney Cites ‘Unpredictable’ Consumer Behavior In Beverage Outlook
Global management consulting firm Kearney has released its 2026 Beverage Outlook, detailing a growing “duality” in purchasing habits – where economic pressure, health consciousness and evolving social norms are forcing a rethinking of portfolio strategies. According to the analysis, beverage consumers have become significantly less predictable. Shoppers are increasingly “trading down” for efficiency in routine […]
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Acosta: Young Consumers Lead GLP-1 Users Reshaping Grocery Baskets
Consumers using GLP-1 medications for weight loss are changing what they buy at grocery stores and elsewhere, with effects extending into personal care purchases and dining habits, according to new research from Acosta Group. The trends are most pronounced among Gen Z and Millennial consumers. Acosta Group’s study, released ahead of the National Association of […]
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The Coca-Cola Co. Taps Chandele As Global Chief People Officer
The Coca-Cola Co. has named Tapaswee Chandele as global chief people officer, effective May 1, succeeding Lisa Chang, who is stepping down after a seven-year tenure. Chandele currently serves as SVP and executive assistant to President and CFO John Murphy, a position she has held since May 2025. She will report to CEO Henrique Braun. […]
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Casey’s Awards $1.3M In Grants To K-12 Schools Nationwide
Casey’s has distributed more than $1.3 million in Cash for Classrooms grants to 100 kindergarten-12th grade public and nonprofit private schools across its 17-state footprint. The annual program provides funding for physical improvements, classroom materials, teacher support and community engagement initiatives. The selected schools received individual grants of up to $50,000. The 2026 grant cycle […]
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Instacart Acquires Instaleap To Fuel International Enterprise Expansion
Instacart has acquired Instaleap, a global fulfillment and enablement solutions platform, as part of a push to expand its enterprise footprint outside North America. The move strengthens Instacart’s presence in nearly 30 countries across Europe, Latin America and the Middle East. Instaleap provides purpose-built grocery technology that includes marketplace integrations and logistics tools designed to […]
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Kraft Heinz Launches Restaurant Edition Mac & Cheese Lineup
The Kraft Heinz Co. has debuted its first lineup of Kraft Mac & Cheese featuring restaurant-style flavors, rolling out nationwide this month. The “Restaurant Edition” line features three varieties – Parmesan Pesto with gemelli noodles, Romano Cacio e Pepe with pipette noodles and Monterey Jack Caramelized Onion with cavatappi noodles. Each 9.5-ounce box contains 30 […]
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Nestlé Toll House Adds Soccer-Themed Morsels, Cookie Dough To Shapes Line
Nestlé Toll House is expanding its “shapes” product platform with the nationwide launch of milk chocolate soccer ball morsels and chocolate chip cookie dough with soccer ball morsels. The limited-edition items are arriving at retail locations this month. The soccer ball morsels are sold in 9-ounce bags for an MSRP of $5.79, while the 14-ounce […]