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# 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! 

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## Lauren Zahakaylo

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[Kellogg's,](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/kelloggs) [Snacks](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/snacks)

### [Best Products. Amazing Allowance.](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/best-products.-amazing-allowance)

Apr 28, 2023, 12:15:16 PM

The Kellogg's® 2023 Rack Placement program is here and brand new for c-store retailers to take advantage of. This exciting opportunity is now available and with it you can earn up to a $45 placement allowance from Kellogg's®.

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[Prairie City Bakery](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/prairie-city-bakery)

### [Individually Wrapped Pastries and Snacks!](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/individually-wrapped-pastries-and-snacks)

Apr 3, 2023, 9:56:37 AM

Prairie City Bakery is proud to be the leader in convenience store bakery solutions. We have three brands to give you the total package of bakery products that your customers are looking for. Spanning the everyday to our most premium selections, plus traditional favorites and ethnic offerings, each of these unique brands offers its own consistent look, taste, positioning and price point. Feature them separately with our attractive display racks or merchandise them together to transform your store into a full-fledged bakery destination. With something for everyone, Prairie City Bakery is your complete package for sweet success.

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[Albanese Confectionery,](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/albanese-confectionery) [Gummy Bears](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/gummy-bears)

### [Albanese New Sour 12 Flavor Gummi Candy!](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/albanese-new-sour-12-flavor-gummi-candy)

Mar 28, 2023, 8:25:32 PM

Albanese Confectionery Group Inc., maker of the World's Best Gummies, announced their new disruption to the confectionery market-the launch of their new gummi innovation, Sour 12 Flavor Mini Gummi Worms™.   
The newest addition to Albanese's World's Best brand, Sour 12 Flavor Mini Gummi Worms™ features mouth-puckering gummies that excite taste buds with two sour flavors in each gummi. Sour 12 Flavor Mini Gummi Worms™ come in an assortment of fan-favorite flavors including Cherry, Strawberry, Mango, Pineapple, Lemon, Orange, Green Apple, Watermelon, Pink Grapefruit, Lime, Blue Raspberry & Grape. 

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[Beverage,](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/beverage) [good2grow](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/good2grow)

### [PODZ Your Holiday](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/good2grow-holiday-podz)

Jan 31, 2023, 3:38:27 PM

Good2grow, the better-for-you kids beverage brand has made a splash with their Fortified Water Featuring PODZ, the next generation of good2grow collectors’ tops. This product is designed with bigger kids in mind (ages 7-12).

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[Foodservice,](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/foodservice) [Prairie City Bakery](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/prairie-city-bakery)

### [Foodservice Made Simple](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/foodservice-made-simple)

Oct 5, 2022, 3:18:44 PM

Create your perfect Bake Shoppe with Prairie City Bakery’s simplified foodservice solution. Their full line of award-winning, thaw-and-sell Bake Shoppe products set the foundation for a successful foodservice program for your store. Their premium bulk products are packed in convenient 4-and 6-packs allowing you to use only what you need daily, reducing your number of stales. Add Prairie City Bakery’s foodservice expertise and smart merchandising displays and you’ve got yourself a winning easy-to-execute Bake Shoppe design.

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[Virginia Label,](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/virginia-label) [CoolerTags](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/coolertags)

### [Simple, Stream-Lined, Point-of-Sale Materials at Your Fingertips!](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/simple-stream-lined-point-of-sale-materials-at-your-fingertips)

Oct 5, 2022, 2:14:09 PM

We are excited to introduce a brand-new program with CoolerTags! This new partnership will provide our members with a stream-lined approach to creating point-of-sale materials for their store(s).

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[Candy,](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/candy) [Perfetti Van Melle,](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/perfetti-van-melle) [Mentos](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/mentos)

### [Mentos Continues to be a Preferred Brand with Consumers!](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/mentos-continues-to-be-a-preferred-brand-with-consumers)

Oct 5, 2022, 2:12:12 PM

Mentos mints continue to be a success in the US, ranking #1 and #2. While mint brands struggled during COVID due to the decline of usage occasions for the segment, Mentos was the only brand to outperform the category across channels. The brand continues to lead unaided awareness as #1 in the category.

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[Candy,](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/candy) [Perfetti Van Melle,](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/perfetti-van-melle) [Airheads](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/airheads)

### [Airheads is the Non-Chocolate Brand of Choice!](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/airheads-is-the-non-chocolate-brand-of-choice)

Oct 5, 2022, 2:10:36 PM

Airheads has been a key contributor to non-chocolate’s steady growth – with four years of double-digit growth! All five of Airheads peg sku’s are top-half ranking in the total US. These peg bags include Airheads Gummies, Airheads Bites, Airheads Soft Filled Bites, Airheads Xtremes Bites, and Airheads Xtremes Sourfuls.

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[Snacks,](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/snacks) [Clif Bar](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/clif-bar)

### [Builders is on Fire!](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/builders-is-on-fire)

Oct 5, 2022, 2:08:31 PM

We’re all building toward something great. That’s why delicious CLIF® Builders® and CLIF® Builders® Minis offer complete plant protein\*, including essential amino acids to help support, rebuild, and repair muscles.

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[AllOver Media,](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/allover-media) [Advertising](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/advertising)

### [Earn Rebates for Advertising!](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/earn-rebates-for-advertising)

Oct 5, 2022, 1:56:22 PM

In today’s fast paced world, you have to meet people where they are and outdoor advertising allows you to do just that. By putting your brand boldly out there, you expand your audience reach and make an impact. But, what exactly is outdoor advertising? AllOver Media is here to break it down, so you can understand what we do!

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