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10/14/2026

7-Eleven is bringing more cultural flavors to c-store shelves! Its new Selección 7 line features bakery favorites like conchas and mantecadas, plus regional snacks like chamoy peach rings and spicy wheat snacks.
7-Eleven NACS

The lineup now features packaged bakery items like conchas and candy including chamoy peach rings.

10/13/2026

Ramen is getting a c-store upgrade! The University of Houston’s Cougar Village Market added a customizable Ramen Library featuring 12+ varieties, spice levels and toppings. C-stores are turning quick meals into food experiences.
Convenience Store News Magazine University of Houston

Student feedback on Asian cuisine preferences inspired the interactive dining station at Cougar Village Market.

10/12/2026

A fan-favorite flavor is back! Rutter’s is bringing Chocolate Peanut Butter Milk back to all locations after a year away, replacing Cookies & Cream in its lineup.
Convenience Store News Magazine Rutter's

Chocolate Peanut Butter Milk returns after a year away.

10/09/2026

New SSCS Blog post. The Lula Commerce Interface for the CDB gets enhanced! ://blog.sscsinc.com/2026/10/09/lula_commerce_02/

10/09/2026

Protein is showing up in more than just shakes and bars. From protein-packed Cheez-Its and donuts to smoothies and breakfast sandwiches, brands are finding new ways to meet consumer demand for protein. What’s next for c-store shelves?
NACS

Plus, one brand is sitting out the protein hype.

10/08/2026

Love’s is showing the power of retail media with measurable results. An eight-week beverage campaign generated a 23% lift in units and 19.6% lift in sales, using connected media touchpoints throughout the customer journey.
Love's Travel Stops Convenience Store News Magazine

An eight-week campaign resulted in double-digit boosts to units and sales.

10/07/2026

SSCS is at NACS this week! Stop by booth C6367 to meet our team, see what’s new, and learn how we help convenience retailers simplify operations and get more from their data.
NACS

10/06/2026

Not every menu trend is worth the investment. New research highlights how c-store retailers can separate lasting foodservice trends from passing fads, using consumer demand, versatility and repeat appeal to guide menu decisions.
Convenience Store News Magazine

C-store consumers have noticed the improved variety of prepared food offers.

10/05/2026

A convenience store straight out of a horror movie? Horror Boodega in Burbank, CA, is serving up spooky snacks, horror-inspired drinks and nostalgic movie treats. Proof that convenience stores can be an experience all their own.
Food & W**e

The Horror Boodega in Los Angeles is the only scary convenience store in the world. The shop sells foods and drinks that appear in famous horror movies and snacks that are inspired by Halloween. This spooky food store offers a taste of horror nostalgia throughout the entire year.

10/01/2026

It's October 1 and time for a new Tip of the Month! SSCS Users click on this link for a tour of the updated Lottery Management dashboard. https://portal.sscsinc.com/products/tips-of-the-month/202610-lm-dashboard/