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Specialty beverages work to fill consumer niches

Cowboy Up Energy, Skinnygirl Sparklerts appeal to specific consumer groups

December 16, 2013

It’s no secret that the customization trend is spreading like wildfire throughout the beverage industry. Beverage-makers are developing products to serve not just the broad public anymore but also the more niche demographics.

Convenience store shopping increases during holiday season

Consumers are more likely to buy a drink at a c-store while holiday shopping

December 12, 2013

As consumers rush to finish their holiday shopping, they say they will rely more on convenience stores for beverages and snacks, stocking stuffers, party items and cash from ATMs, according to a consumer survey released by the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), Alexandria, Va.

NACS Show success continues

Beverage-makers exhibit latest in new product releases

November 11, 2013

More than 22,000 people were in attendance at the 2013 NACS Show, which took place Oct. 12-15 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. Total attendance reached 22,263, with 7,874 visitors classified as “buyers,” including retailers, wholesalers and distributors.

NACS Show reports record numbers

November 16, 2012

The National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) hit it big in Las Vegas this year.

Busy fall season lies ahead

Jessica Jacobsen

October 16, 2012

Everyone has their own personal interpretation of what the fall season means to them.

NACS Show highlights new products, energized and functional innovations

November 16, 2011

More than 22,300 attendees visited the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) Show in Chicago from Oct. 1-4. This year’s event featured a record number of international attendees from 58 countries, the association said. The NACS Show featured a 387,000-plus net square foot exposition floor with 1,333 exhibiting companies, including 324 companies new to the show. The following is a highlight of beverage-related features during the show.

What’s next?

Jessica Jacobsen

November 16, 2011

Whether it’s for suppliers or finished beverages, trade shows can provide an eye-opening experience about what trends are on the horizon. At this year’s National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) Show, the Cool New Products section was a great introduction to what innovations companies were showcasing. And on the show floor there was no shortage of emerging brands and categories.

NACS marks 50 years at annual trade show

September 27, 2011

The National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) will host its annual trade show as well as the association’s 50^th annual meeting, at McCormick Place in Chicago from Oct. 1 to 4.

Convenience, drug stores fare well in economy

Jessica Jacobsen

March 7, 2011

Convenience stores saw a sales growth of 2.6 percent in 2010, according to data from Euromonitor International, Chicago, which was a more robust increase than the grocery market overall during the same time period.