CStore Decisions

??Leadership Highlight!?? Xcaliber International LTD., LLC manufactures the highest quality fourth-tier tobacco products available today, right in the heartland of America. With 11 distinct brands of cigarettes and filtered cigars, Xcaliber proudly offers the most extensive product portfolio of any fourth-tier manufacturer, meeting every conceivable customer preference or retailer request. Click here to read more: https://lnkd.in/eAU6fdd2

Hot New Products Winner! ???? While Topo Chico’s cult-classic mineral water is exclusively sold in glass bottles, Topo Chico Sabores is the first sub-brand of Topo Chico to be sold in slim aluminum cans — thus enabling consumers to enjoy Sabores on the go or at beaches, pools, concerts and more, where glass bottles are not allowed. Read more about Topo Chico Sabores by The Coca-Cola Company here: https://lnkd.in/e2vTkkET

Hot New Products Winner! ???? Celsius Essentials by CELSIUS Holdings, Inc. is an entirely new product line formulated for fitness enthusiasts looking to elevate their performance. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e9ViQybv

?? Leadership Highlight! ?? ADD Systems Software helps you spend less time on administrative tasks and more time on great customer experience and improved financials. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3UncMda

CStore Decisions is hosting CStore Connections, set for March 9-12 in Charlotte. Mark your calendars! We've got an exciting agenda that covers burning issue topics, information changes and round table discussions on key issues, ample networking opportunities and so much more. New this year, we have an optional pickleball tournament. Go here to register and view the agenda: https://lnkd.in/eguDE4Cu Then, click on the LinkedIn event page below to let your colleagues know you'll be there in March.

I'm looking forward to announcing the 2024 Class of 40 Under 40 Leaders to Watch on Dec. 3 at 2p.m. I hope you can join us! Sign up at the link to make sure you don't miss the 40 Under 40 Virtual Gala, sponsored by Reynolds American Inc. Tune in to help us celebrate these 40 up-and-coming executives who are standing out at their convenience store chains. https://lnkd.in/gCsuUNR6

Mark your calendars for this Thursday, Nov. 21 at 2pm EST. CStore Decisions is hosting a webinar to discuss electric vehicles (EVs) and their impact on the c-store industry. The webinar, titled “Considering Electric Vehicle Charging,” sponsored by Flo, will cover key considerations on the topic and action steps retailers can take as they form plans and make decisions for approaching the technology. CStore Decisions' Senior Editor Emily Boes will moderate, and expert speakers include: Spencer Thomas, Retail Fuel Management, Southwest Georgia Oil Company, Inc. / SunStop Market Eric McCrum, Sr. Manager of EV & Energy Programs, Sheetz Karl Doenges, Executive Director, Charging Analytics Program, Transportation Energy Institute Stay for the Q&A to get your most pressing questions about EV charging answered. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/g-B9_bxW

Hot New Products Winner! ???? As an innovative and disruptive offering in the ready-to-drink coffee space, Throne SPORT COFFEE provides a unique better-for-you cold-brew iced coffee to active consumers by combining natural ingredients with functional ingredients in a smooth, naturally sweetened, dairy-free formula. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eQGYBcqn

?? Leadership Highlight! ?? For over 170 years, Fiorucci Foods, Inc. has used old-world recipes to produce a full line of authentic Italian deli meats, using only hand-trimmed cuts of premium pork and the finest ingredients. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ePHxcHTF

Hot New Products Winner! ???? META HARD ELIXIR flavors are the emotions and feeling of Love, Vibe, Chill, Bliss, Rave, Rage, Nphaze and Flow. META Hard Elixir is free of gluten, sugar and carbs, with only 99 calories per serving, making it an appealing lifestyle brand. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/euUDkxzf