Snacks and Cravings

Retail Strategy

4 articles

Casey's convenience store exterior at dusk, showcasing a prominent display of chicken wings and a busy fueling station, symbolizing expansion and food offerings.
The Pantry

Casey's adds 400 stores, boosting wings sales

Casey's plans to add at least 400 new stores over the next three years, expanding its footprint by over 130 locations annually, according to Bisnow .

Siobhan Walsh·June 27, 2026
A supermarket aisle displaying a mix of Hershey's sweets and savory snacks, showcasing an integrated retail strategy.
Healthy Bites

Hershey's integrated business boosts sales for sweets and snacks.

Combining salty and sweet items in a single display resulted in a 34% sales lift for Hershey, significantly outperforming confectionery-only displays.

Aylin Kaya·June 19, 2026
A1 products densely packed on retail shelves, demonstrating successful market penetration and brand value among consumers.
Reviews

Companies Use Product Extensions to Build Brand Value

A1 expands its market reach not by entering new territories, but by deepening product penetration across ten existing retail networks, including NSK, Super Seven, and Jaya Grocer.

Arthur Pendelton·June 15, 2026
A consumer in a supermarket aisle overwhelmed by snack choices, highlighting the need for CPG brands to innovate beyond price.
Snack News

CPG snack brands must innovate beyond price to capture evolving 2026 trends.

More than half of global consumers decide which snack to buy only when standing at the shelf.

Siobhan Walsh·May 20, 2026