Convenience stores are becoming discovery destinations for Gen Z. From trending international snacks and limited-time flavors to viral sweets, younger consumers are visiting c-stores for the thrill of finding something new.
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At Leo Market in Los Angeles, a family-owned convenience store has built a loyal following around homemade Indian food. On Dodgers game days, customers line up for chicken curry, biryani, and coconut shrimp—often selling out by noon.
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Japanese convenience store culture continues to inspire food concepts across the U.S. Babychan in Nashville is bringing favorites found in Japanese konbini—from onigiri and egg sandwiches to grab-and-go meals.
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SSCS is headed to the Wisconsin Fuel & Retail Association Convention! We're looking forward to connecting with convenience retail operators, industry partners, and fellow innovators at the Wilderness Resort in Wisconsin Dells on June 2–3.
A former Hardee’s in Monticello is being transformed into something much bigger than a liquor store. The new Blend & Brew will combine a c-store, bar, café, coffee program, grab-and-go food, and eventually a drive-thru.
@SmilePolitely
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In Japan, the first stop after landing often isn’t a tourist attraction—it’s a convenience store. A recent student perspective highlighted how Japanese c-stores offer far more than snacks.
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Convenience-store food packaging is evolving fast. From tamper-evident seals and compostable materials to packaging designed for delivery and grab-and-go, c-stores are rethinking how food is presented, protected, and experienced.
@packagingdive
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Consolidation in convenience retail continues. Mirabito has acquired nine Quicklee’s convenience stores in New York, further expanding the family-owned retailer’s footprint across the Northeast.
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Kwik Trip has become the first convenience-store company to receive the prestigious Black Pearl Award from the International Association for Food Protection—recognizing excellence in food safety and quality.
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South Korea’s convenience stores are going fully overnight. Chains like GS25 and CU are expanding 24-hour delivery to capture late-night snack demand—offering everything from fried chicken and desserts to bento boxes at 3 a.m.
@JoongAngDaily
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Dream job alert: Onvo is searching for its first-ever “Chief Hot Dog Officer.” The role? Spend the summer going to stores, taste-testing hot dogs and roller grill favorites, creating content, and sharing reviews across social media.
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Convenience Store News has unveiled its 2026 Top Women in Convenience honorees. From operations and foodservice to marketing and technology, these women continue to drive innovation, growth, and community across convenience retail.
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The convenience channel is fully entering its “food destination” era. From made-to-order meals and chicken programs to customizable platforms and elevated coffee, c-stores are investing heavily in foodservice.
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Convenience retail meets “doom scroll” energy. Viral Japanese lifestyle chain Ebisu is opening its largest-ever location in Tampa Bay—packed with imported snacks, drinks, beauty products, blind boxes, claw machines, and collectible culture.
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