The Hispanic demographic outpaces other coffee consumers by 12%. In original research published on Sept. 20, 2012, the National Coffee Association (NCA) finds that Hispanic-Americans drink significantly more coffee than their non-Hispanic neighbors. The report, Ethnicity and Coffee, reveals that 74% of Hispanic-Americans drink coffee daily, 12% more than other Americans. The Hispanic-American coffee edge…
Businesses Celebrate National Coffee Day
Freebies and deals abound. National Coffee Day is this Saturday, Sept. 29, and many businesses are kicking off the celebration early to maximize a chance to sample their brew to customers. While not all coffee chains have climbed on the National Coffee Day bandwagon—Starbucks, for example, has yet to announce its participation this year—many c-stores,…
Seizing Control of Smokeless Tobacco
With new flavors, brand extensions and increased promotional activity, MST sales continue to post strong gains at convenience stores. By Howard Riell, Associate Editor. The smokeless tobacco category remains strong, and not just because legislators have chased consumers away from cigarettes. New products and flavors combined with competitive pricing, increased promotional activity and effective merchandising…
Handy Dandy Stores Adds Relaxation Beverages
Thirty Handy Dandy convenience stores across Indiana are set to begin carrying KOMA UNWIND relaxation shots, as well as BeBevCo’s emerging brand: Relax 5 shots. S. Abraham and Sons Inc. is partnering with BeBevCo and is the distributor in this deal. Since announcing distribution of KOMA UNWIND throughout South Carolina Walmart stores, distributors and convenience…
Kangaroo Express Celebrates National Coffee Day
One-cent Bean Street Coffee greets customers. The Pantry Inc. is celebrating National Coffee Day on Saturday, Sept. 29 by offering a 12-ounce Bean Street Coffee for just one penny to every guest at its more than 1,500 Kangaroo Express convenience stores. Guests can shine up that penny in their pocket and stop by any Kangaroo…
NCASEF Opposes NYC Soft Drink Ban
“Our National Coalition supports the National Restaurant Association and other organizations and associations who have raised their voices in opposition to this,” says NCASEF chairman. The National Coalition of Associations of 7-Eleven Franchisees, representing nearly 5,700 small businesses across the country, noted it is troubled by the decision of the New York City Board of…
Board of Health Approves NYC Soda Rule
Consumer group criticizes Mayor Bloomberg’s soda ban as an assault on New Yorkers’ intelligence. The NYC Board of Health has approved Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s controversial ban on the sale of sugary drinks over 16 ounces in restaurants, coffee houses, fast-food joints, movie theatres, Broadway theaters, workplace cafeterias and most other places selling prepared food. The…
E-Z Shops Join Relaxation Revolution
Koma Unwind expands in beverage cases across South Carolina. E-Z Shop Convenience Stores are set to carry Koma Unwind products in their 28 stores throughout eastern South Carolina. The rollout follows the introduction of Koma Unwind at a major retailer in South Carolina that began in August. “It is amazing how many new store chains…
Powerful Mixing In Small Spaces
The Hamilton Beach Commercial Wall-Mount Single Spindle Drink Mixer, model HMD300, is fast, efficient and perfect for busy c-stores where space is a premium and quick service is key. The HMD300 Drink Mixer comes complete with all mounting hardware and 929 agitator for fast, cup-friendly mixing. The drink mixer is easily mounted to almost any…
Kangaroo Express Tests Fuel Island Beverage Vending
Vendgogh’s vending system allows customers to purchase cold drinks at the pump. The Pantry Inc. is working with Vendgogh, LLC to pilot beverage vending at fuel islands in several Kangaroo Express stores in Raleigh, N.C. and Durham, N.C. “This is another option we are testing to serve our on-the-go guests,” said John Fisher, senior vice…