--- title: Independent Retailer Blog | Lauren Zahakaylo (11) description: Stay up to date on the latest in the convenience store industry! From trends to industry news to new products, we have it all. Subscribe today! (11) --- [![RBG CS Logo](https://blog.royalbuying.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RBG%20CS%20Logo.png?width=250&height=84&name=RBG%20CS%20Logo.png "RBG CS Logo")](https://blog.royalbuying.com/) Open main menu Close main menu - [Blog](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog) - [Join](https://share.hsforms.com/19kvTUXLxQg2DzdlaeeRwwgc32r1) # Independent Retailer Blog Welcome to RBG's Independent Retailer Blog! Here you will find the latest in the convenience store industry including news from our vendor partners, industry news, trends, new products, events and more. Subscribe today to receive email updates with the latest news and updates instantly!  Select Category 2021 Olympics Advertising Airheads Albanese Confectionery AllOver Media Annabelle Candy Awards Bazooka Candy Beef Jerky Beverage BIC BIC Lighters Big League Chew Brother Mobile C-Store Services Candy Candy Data Carmex CBD CBD Beverages CBD Living CBD Water Chewy Candy Clif Bar CoolerTags Facility Services Foodservice Ford Gum Fruittella General Merchandising good2grow Gum Gummy Bears Health & Beauty Products Hi-Chew Innovation Kellogg's Keurig Dr Pepper Lil' Drug Store Marketing Meat Snacks Mentos Merchandising Merchandising Options Mints Mondelez Morinaga America New Products Oberto Perfetti Van Melle Plant Based Products Prairie City Bakery Pringles Promotions Salty Snacks Simply Beverages Snacks Taki's Technology Top Sku's Travel Size Unifirst Virginia Label Warheads Wonderful Pistachios Posts by: ## Lauren Zahakaylo ![](https://blog.royalbuying.com/hubfs/CBD%20Living%20Image-1.jpg) [CBD,](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/cbd) [CBD Living,](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/cbd-living) [Travel Size](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/travel-size) ### [CBD Living Travel Bundle – Easy to Go CBD](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/cbd-living-travel-bundle-easy-to-go-cbd) Aug 6, 2021, 10:29:02 AM Seasoned travelers all know the pain of trying to transfer our favorite products into TSA-approved containers without spilling everywhere, or worse, being unable to due to the format of the product and having to leave it behind. ![Lauren Zahakaylo](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/94b6d828f334a754e3dd8dc2d72ff5d9) [Lauren Zahakaylo](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/author/lauren-zahakaylo) [Read More](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/cbd-living-travel-bundle-easy-to-go-cbd) ![](https://blog.royalbuying.com/hubfs/BIC%20Image.jpg) [General Merchandising,](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/general-merchandising) [BIC Lighters,](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/bic-lighters) [BIC](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/bic) ### [BIC is Serious About Safety](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/bic-is-serious-about-safety) Aug 6, 2021, 9:05:57 AM BIC has developed and perfected the strictest quality and safety standards as safety is our #1 priority. The following are some lighter safety standards recommended by ASTM International, these tests are most closely related to accidental fires and injuries. ![Lauren Zahakaylo](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/94b6d828f334a754e3dd8dc2d72ff5d9) [Lauren Zahakaylo](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/author/lauren-zahakaylo) [Read More](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/bic-is-serious-about-safety) ![](https://blog.royalbuying.com/hubfs/Annabelle%20Image.jpg) [New Products,](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/new-products) [Annabelle Candy](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/annabelle-candy) ### [NEW Big Hunk with Almonds!](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/new-big-hunk-with-almonds) Jul 29, 2021, 10:34:20 AM Annabelle Candy Company has been around since 1950. A family-owned and operated candy manufacturer has withstood the test of time and continues to manufacture West Coast favorites: Rocky Road, Big Hunk, Abba Zaba, Look! And U-NO. ![Lauren Zahakaylo](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/94b6d828f334a754e3dd8dc2d72ff5d9) [Lauren Zahakaylo](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/author/lauren-zahakaylo) [Read More](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/new-big-hunk-with-almonds) ![](https://blog.royalbuying.com/hubfs/Kelloggs%20Image-4.jpg) [Kellogg's,](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/kelloggs) [Merchandising Options,](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/merchandising-options) [Merchandising](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/merchandising) ### [High Traffic Merchandising Options from Kellogg’s!](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/high-traffic-merchandising-options-from-kelloggs) Jul 29, 2021, 10:01:08 AM Hey, Look over here! Did you know that sales and profits increase by up to 15 to 20% by placing top selling impulse items in a secondary location?! ![Lauren Zahakaylo](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/94b6d828f334a754e3dd8dc2d72ff5d9) [Lauren Zahakaylo](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/author/lauren-zahakaylo) [Read More](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/high-traffic-merchandising-options-from-kelloggs) ![](https://blog.royalbuying.com/hubfs/Bazooka%20Image.jpg) [Innovation,](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/innovation) [New Products,](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/new-products) [Candy,](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/candy) [Bazooka Candy](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/bazooka-candy) ### [New Innovation from Bazooka Candy Brands](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/new-innovation-from-bazooka-candy-brands) Jul 29, 2021, 9:50:49 AM Bazooka Candy Brands has launched a wide variety of new products to add to their powerhouse portfolio. Kids and parents alike love Bazooka products, and these new items will be no exception. This year the brand has launched Juicy Drop Gummy Dip ‘N Stix, Totally Awesome Dragon Gummies, Totally Awesome Unicorn Gummies, Hot Wheels Finders Keepers, and SpongeBob SquarePants Finders Keepers. ![Lauren Zahakaylo](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/94b6d828f334a754e3dd8dc2d72ff5d9) [Lauren Zahakaylo](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/author/lauren-zahakaylo) [Read More](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/new-innovation-from-bazooka-candy-brands) ![](https://blog.royalbuying.com/hubfs/Wonderful%20Image.jpg) [Innovation,](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/innovation) [New Products,](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/new-products) [Wonderful Pistachios](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/wonderful-pistachios) ### [NEW BBQ and Sea Salt & Vinegar Wonderful Pistachios No Shells](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/new-bbq-and-sea-salt-vinegar-wonderful-pistachios-no-shells) Jul 29, 2021, 9:13:10 AM LOS ANGELES – February 25, 2021 – Wonderful® Pistachios is introducing the highly anticipated new flavors of BBQ and Sea Salt & Vinegar Wonderful Pistachios No Shells. ![Lauren Zahakaylo](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/94b6d828f334a754e3dd8dc2d72ff5d9) [Lauren Zahakaylo](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/author/lauren-zahakaylo) [Read More](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/new-bbq-and-sea-salt-vinegar-wonderful-pistachios-no-shells) ![CBD Living\_TravelSize](https://blog.royalbuying.com/hubfs/CBD%20Living%20Image.jpg) [New Products,](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/new-products) [CBD,](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/cbd) [CBD Living,](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/cbd-living) [Travel Size](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/travel-size) ### [Travel Size CBD Products Perfect for C-Stores.](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/travel-size-cbd-products-perfect-for-c-stores) Jul 28, 2021, 5:00:15 PM Our new program with CBD Living offers a variety of products that are perfect for convenience stores! They offer a wide range of travel size products that are a great fit for your location. ![Lauren Zahakaylo](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/94b6d828f334a754e3dd8dc2d72ff5d9) [Lauren Zahakaylo](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/author/lauren-zahakaylo) [Read More](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/travel-size-cbd-products-perfect-for-c-stores) ![Pringles\_Flavors](https://blog.royalbuying.com/hubfs/Kelloggs%20Image-3.jpg) [Kellogg's,](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/kelloggs) [Snacks,](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/snacks) [Pringles,](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/pringles) [Salty Snacks](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/salty-snacks) ### [Enter Into The World Of Flavor Stacking.](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/enter-into-the-world-of-flavor-stacking) Jul 28, 2021, 4:53:04 PM You may have noticed a new Pringles ad featured during the biggest game of the year. This years ad propels you in the world of Flavor Stacking.  ![Lauren Zahakaylo](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/94b6d828f334a754e3dd8dc2d72ff5d9) [Lauren Zahakaylo](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/author/lauren-zahakaylo) [Read More](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/enter-into-the-world-of-flavor-stacking) ![Takis\_MeatSnacks](https://blog.royalbuying.com/hubfs/Oberto%20Image-1.jpg) [Meat Snacks,](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/meat-snacks) [Taki's,](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/takis) [Oberto,](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/oberto) [Snacks,](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/snacks) [Beef Jerky](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/beef-jerky) ### [Cattleman’s Cut Beef Jerky Introduces Taki’s!](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/cattlemans-cut-beef-jerky-introduces-takis) Jul 28, 2021, 4:26:20 PM The hottest brand in salty snacks just joined the hottest segment in meat snacks! Meet Taki’s meat sticks. Cattleman’s Cut Beef Jerky is brining the heat that consumers love into Taki’s Meat Sticks.  ![Lauren Zahakaylo](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/94b6d828f334a754e3dd8dc2d72ff5d9) [Lauren Zahakaylo](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/author/lauren-zahakaylo) [Read More](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/cattlemans-cut-beef-jerky-introduces-takis) ![MrMrsTs\_Mixers](https://blog.royalbuying.com/hubfs/KDP%20Image-1.jpg) [Keurig Dr Pepper,](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/keurig-dr-pepper) [Beverage](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/beverage) ### [Mr & Mrs T Single Serve Mixers for Convenience Stores](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/mr-mrs-t-single-serve-mixers-for-convenience-stores) Jul 28, 2021, 4:16:54 PM Having multi-serve and single-serve packaging is important for convenience store operators. 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