Arko Brings Coffeehouse-Style Customization to 1,000-Plus Stores
Arko upgraded coffee at all 1,000-plus c-stores in 30-plus states with Coffee Creations, adding syrups, creamers, toppings and seasonal limited-time beverages.
Nathan Brooks
Market editor covering consumer brands and retail at Target Marketing.
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Articles by Nathan Brooks
Ferrero Relaunches Wonka Brand With Netflix Tie-In, Four Limited-Edition Treats
Ferrero relaunches the discontinued Wonka candy brand with four limited-edition treats timed to Netflix's 'Wonka's The Golden Ticket,' arriving in stores this November.
97% of Americans Worry About Gas Prices — and It's Reshaping C-Store Trips
Reach3 Insights finds 97% of Americans concerned about gas prices and 66% hit hardest by grocery costs. NRS CEO Elie Katz maps how c-stores should respond.
Fuel Costs Could Push Grocery Inflation Higher, FMI Experts Warn
Industry experts at an FMI briefing warn elevated fuel costs could erode retailers' and suppliers' ability to keep grocery price increases contained across many products.
Fuel Rewards Stacking Grows as Gas Prices Stay High
More customers are stacking multiple fuel-saving benefits as gas prices stay elevated, though CStore Dive reports guests using just one program may save more.
C-Stores Turn to Restaurant Pros to Elevate Foodservice
Rutter's, Weigel's, Leo's and Sprint Mart hired restaurant chefs to lift food quality and customer perception, though executives say the transition carries a learning curve.
93% of Americans Have Adopted At Least One Cost-Saving Measure
Adtaxi's 2026 survey finds 93% of Americans have adopted at least one cost-saving measure, and 47% now define good value as high quality for the price, not a cheap price tag.
Tecovas Opens Nearly 15 Stores a Year as Retail Growth Engine
Tecovas opens nearly 15 stores annually, with seven more due by end of 2026. Its stores split traffic evenly between existing customers and first-timers, per CRO Kim Heidt.
Non-GMO Project's Non-UPF Label Tops 300 Certified Products
More than 300 products now carry the Non-GMO Project's non-ultraprocessed label, with Chomps, Simple Mills and Blue Diamond among 23 certified brands as demand grows.
Instacart Unveils Real-Time Shelf Tracking for Grocers and CPGs
Instacart's new software turns 10 million daily shelf scans from 600,000 shoppers into real-time inventory data for grocers and CPG brands, with wider rollouts planned.
Aldi Is Pulling Walmart's Trade-Off Shoppers, New Data Shows
Big Chalk Analytics' new dashboard shows 24% of Walmart's trade-off consumers now visit Aldi more often, and 48% already shop there.
Label Clips Jumped 606% on Shopify in August
Shopify data shows label clips up 606%, planetariums up 346%, and sweaters up 84% in August, as back-to-school, camping, and fall apparel demand overlapped on the platform.
