Channel: Convenience

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Hey Starbucks, Bet You Can’t Beat This!

  Wawa’s $5 Big Breakfast Deal Redefines Value, Speed & Convenience Steven Johnson, Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® knows a winning foodservice formula when he sees one, and Wawa’s latest move is set to shake up the breakfast game. From February 17 through March 24, Wawa is rolling out its unbeatable $5 […]
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Target Feels Pretty: Retailer Adds 2,000+ Beauty Products to Assortment

Target has expanded its beauty assortment with more than 2,000 products and nearly 50 new brands, with prices starting at $1.29 and 90% of the new arrivals priced at less than $20. The retailer is spotlighting the new brands online and with special displays in-store. “We know consumers love shopping beauty at Target because it’s […]
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New Spar store to open as part of £3.5m service station near Malton

A new Spar store and BP fuel station will open as part of Jos Richardson & Son’s £3.5m Eden Service Station development near Malton. Due to open in early April, the convenience store and petrol station operator’s new Eden Service Station will be just off… This story continues at New Spar store to open as […]
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Food Sales Copycat Products Blurring the Lines Between Retail Food Channels

  The line between restaurants and food retailers is growing ever thinner. The battle for America’s food dollars has intensified as consumers embrace fresh, prepared, ready-2-eat (RTE) and heat-n-eat (HNE) options available across a rapidly expanding spectrum of retail channels. Convenience stores, chain drug stores, grocery stores, club stores, mass merchandisers, vending machines, and even […]
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The Grocerant Revolution: How Mix-and-Match Meal Components Are Winning Over Consumers

  What do consumers think a Grocerant is? According to Steven Johnson, the Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA-based Foodservice Solutions®, the man who coined the term “Grocerant,” it is “any retail food item that is fresh prepared Ready-2-Eat or Heat-N-Eat.” Traditionally, these items have been found in grocery store service delis, convenience store prepared food […]
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Has Amazon Thrown in the Towel on Food? A Deep Dive into Its Troubled Journey Through the Food Industry

  Amazon’s ambitious foray into food—spanning convenience stores, ultra-fast delivery, no-checkout technology, and Amazon Fresh grocery stores—may now be quietly winding down according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. Industry speculation suggests Amazon may consolidate its food efforts under the Whole Foods brand, with a potential spinoff looming on the […]
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7-Eleven Scores with Free Pizza for the Big Game: Grocerant Guru’s Insights on Why Free Food Works

  For football fans feeling sidelined because their favorite teams didn’t make it to the Big Game, 7-Eleven Inc. is serving up some consolation—a free pizza to bring smiles to disappointed fans. The convenience store powerhouse is delivering this delicious gesture through its 7NOW Delivery app, where customers making their first order can enjoy a […]
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All American eyes on the Trump administration: our most read retail technology articles from last week

Check out the articles on this here website that caught your fancy last week, including Cart.com, Primark, Amazon, Ikea, Reckon.ai, Hugo Boss, Qsic, Outdoor and Cycle Concepts partners, and Pricer. Cart.com research finds retailers prepping 2025 investments in CX, AI, machine learning and data analytics Unified commerce solutions provider, Cart.com, has released survey findings among […]
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Unlocking AI’s Potential for Retail Advertising

In an increasingly fast-paced advertising landscape, AI is no longer a futuristic concept — it’s here and a present-day necessity, giving those who use it effectively a massive advantage. A survey by Influencer Marketing Hub found that 60% of marketers are already using AI in their marketing. As AI fundamentally reshapes the landscape and opportunities […]
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AI powered in-store audio and retail media specialist Qsic bags $25 million in Series B funding

In-store audio platform, Qsic, has closed a $25 million Series B funding round led by Hedosophia. That brings the total raised to date to $31.7 million. Powering in-store audio and retail media for retailers and QSRs like 7-Eleven, Coles Express and McDonald’s, the company currently reaches more than 100 million shoppers at the point of purchase […]
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The 7 Undercurrents Driving Grocerant Niche Adoption in 2025

  The evolution of Ready-2-Eat and Heat-N-Eat fresh food has surged over the years, with 2025 proving to be a landmark moment for the grocerant niche. These retail food solutions cater to time-starved consumers seeking convenience, quality, and value. Steven Johnson, Foodservice Solutions® Grocerant Guru®, based in Tacoma, WA identifies seven powerful undercurrents driving this […]
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The National CIO Review Unveils 42 CIO Leadership Moves in Latest “CIOs On the Move” Edition

Atlanta, GA — The National CIO Review (TNCR) is back with its latest edition of CIOs on the Move, spotlighting the newest wave of technology leaders making their mark. This monthly roundup features CIOs, CTOs, and CISOs stepping into exciting new roles, celebrating their accomplishments and contributions to the tech world. This edition highlights 42 […]
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Grocerant Guru’s Six Food-Focused Strategies to Drive Growth at 7-Eleven

  7-Eleven’s history with iconic food and beverage offerings such as coffee, Big Bite hot dogs, and Slurpee’s has made it a retail leader in convenience and brand innovation. Leveraging decades of success, 7-Eleven continues to modernize its food offerings while embracing new industry trends. Steven Johnson Grocerant  Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® […]
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The Rise of Digital Coupons: A Pathway to Brand Value in the Food Industry

  As the food and beverage industry navigates the intersection of evolving consumer behaviors and digital innovation, one tool has surged in importance: digital coupons according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. These virtual savings mechanisms not only attract new customers but also drive loyalty, purchase frequency, and basket size. […]
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Casey’s General Stores Strengthens Consumer Bonds with ‘Darn Good Coffee’ Launch

  In a bold move to deepen its relationship with consumers and elevate its position within the convenience store sector, Casey’s General Stores, Inc. has introduced eight new blends in its innovative “Darn Good Coffee” lineup. With this launch, Casey’s is poised to redefine how consumers view coffee offerings from convenience stores, leaning into decades […]
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Food Price Wars and Service in Focus: EG America Introduces $3 Meal Deal

  Throughout history, price wars have shaped consumer decision-making in the competitive foodservice landscape according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. However, price alone seldom guarantees success; service, convenience, and quality frequently emerge as decisive factors. In this context, EG America’s introduction of its $3 Meal Deal signals a strategic […]
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The Risk of Raising Restaurant Prices in 2025

  In 2025, the foodservice landscape is rapidly evolving, creating significant challenges for restaurant operators contemplating price increases. While higher menu prices may offset rising labor, rent, and ingredient costs, they come with heightened risks in an era where consumer behavior has dramatically shifted. From the Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice […]
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Fast Food Restaurants: The Race to Attract Customers Back

  Today convenience stores, grocery delis, and virtual restaurants are eating into legacy restaurant market share according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®.The fast-food industry, once the go-to for affordability, speed, and convenience, is facing formidable competition from unexpected corners. Convenience stores (C-stores), grocery deli departments, and virtual restaurants are […]
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BP predicts sales of over 1.6 million hot drinks and 750k baked goods this Christmas

As the nation prepares to travel to friends and family for Christmas, BP is getting ready for the seasonal surge as thousands stop off to fuel up, charge their electric vehicles or stock up on food, drink and last-minute gifts. BP will be open late… This story continues at BP predicts sales of over 1.6 […]
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Year in Review: Consumer Migration Between Convenience Stores, Restaurants, and Service Delis

  As 2024 comes to a close, the dynamic interplay between convenience stores (C-stores), restaurants, and service delis continues to reshape the food industry landscape. If success does leave clues and it does according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® let’s look at who is winning and some that may […]
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Including Scala, StrongPoint, and Circana: RTIH presents last week’s biggest retail technology plays at a glance

RTIH rounds up the stand out retail systems deals, launches, deployments and pilots from the past seven days. Including BP, M&S Food, Retail Insight, Rimi, Harrison Retail, Boden, Peak, Bealls, Legion Technologies, SPAR International, East of England Co-op, Northeast Grocery, Amazon, and Steve Madden. Rimi Rimi (part of ICA Group), has placed an order with […]
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Hispanic Flavors Fueling Fast Food and Convenience Store Growth: A Focus on Youth and Handheld Foods

  The U.S. food industry is witnessing a dynamic shift as Hispanic flavors gain traction, fueled by the rapidly growing Hispanic demographic and its cultural influence according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®, who stated, ‘do not over-look the importance of the Hispanic consumer as you look a customer ahead’. […]
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BP renews UK partnership with Retail Insight to tackle food waste

BP, has renewed its partnership with Retail Insight, provider of in-store execution software, for an additional three years in the UK, as it aims to further reduce food waste across its store estate while enhancing operational efficiencies. BP operates over 300 convenience stores as part of… This story continues at BP renews UK partnership with Retail […]
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The Best Drive-thru Thanksgiving Dinner: Fresh, Fast, and Flavorful!

  When Thanksgiving rolls around, we often picture a cozy kitchen filled with the aromas of turkey, stuffing, and pie. But times are changing, and for many, the classic sit-down feast has become a drive-thru experience! Today, restaurants, convenience stores (C-stores), and grocery delis have stepped up, offering festive meals right through the window — […]
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Pulling Back the Covers on Casper Sleep with Joe Megibow, CEO

Joining us for another interview recorded live in the Bambuser remote podcast studio at Shoptalk Fall event is Joe Megibow, Casper Sleep’s CEO. Joe is a veteran of both more traditional companies as well as disruptor brands, and he helps us understand the evolution of digitally-native brands, the trials and tribulations of trying to reinvent […]
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Cybersecurity Breaches Can Cripple Grocery Stores, Restaurants, and C-Stores – And 7 Solutions to Protect Your Business

  As technology becomes integral to every sector, food retail and service industries, including grocery stores, restaurants, and convenience stores (C-stores), face rising cybersecurity threats, according to Steven Johnosn Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® ‘cybersecurity just might be the number one reason every food retailer should be looking a customer ahead.’ Cyber […]
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Valentine’s Day flower sales could shift to FTD, other brands in 2025

1-800-Flowers still leads in US, FTD is gaining share 1-800-Flowers is the largest flower service by sales headed into Valentine’s Day 2025, according to Earnest credit card data. However, the industry stalwart is likely to lose share this season if recent trends continue. Access chart in Dash. 1-800-Flowers commanded 37.0% of Valentine’s Day flower sales […]
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Shoppers believe best holiday deals are after holidays

A good number of consumers, over 77%, believe there are better deals available after the holidays, and nearly 51% plan to take advantage by making a large purchase in late December and January. Those are top findings from a Holiday Green survey, from CouponCabin, regarding consumer habits in the post-holiday time frame. When it comes to post-holiday […]
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2025 Outlook: A Snapshot into Ad Spend, Opportunities, and Strategies for Growth

IAB’s 2025 Outlook: A Snapshot into Ad Spend, Opportunities, and Strategies for Growth offering an early glimpse into ad spending trends for the coming year. The report is a must-read to gain and understanding of brand and agency buyers’ growth strategies and the challenges they foresee. The report covers: 2025 projections for the market overall […]
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AI at the retail edge: What’s possible now

There’s been a lot of talk lately about artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI) and how these technologies are going to revolutionize retail. But the retail revolution can’t be accomplished with sweeping generalizations about putting more technology into stores. Successful retail outcomes are built using technology to solve specific challenges, expanding on wins and […]
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