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Snap chat? Man asks for beer holding alligator

A man in the US state of Florida walked into a convenience story with an alligator under his arm and asked for beer, according to media reports. The alligator’s mouth was taped shut. The...

US convenience-store sales edged higher in 2017

One of every 30.9 dollars spent in the US last year was spent at a convenience store, according to newly released NACS State of the Industry data. Convenience stores in the US achieved...

Growing healthy-drink sales with messaging

Messages focusing on the attributes of a beverage can increase sales – but not always, according to two pilot tests conducted by the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) in the US. NACS...

Convenience Worldwide: US stores trial home meal kits

Two separate pilot tests in the US developed by the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) in conjunction with industry groups have revealed the challenges and opportunities in selling convenient, affordable meal...

US studies highlight ways to lift sales of healthier snacks

Two separate case studies in the US offer insights into how retailers can increase sales of better-for-you snacks in convenience stores. The studies were developed by the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS)...

Convenience Worldwide: hurricanes hit US consumer confidence

In the wake of two historic back-to-back hurricanes that curtailed fuel supply and increased demand, consumers say that they are feeling less optimistic about the state of the economy, according to the...

Bear Naked launches down under with new energy bars

Venturing outside the US for the first time, the Bear Naked company has launched Bear Naked Real Nut Energy Bars in Australia. At 65g each, they are claimed to be “perfect for...

Steady sales growth in US convenience market: NACS

US convenience store sales have grown steadily in the first half of 2017, according to results from a National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) survey released this week. The association claims that 67...
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