Specialty Food Magazine is the leading publication for retailers, manufacturers and foodservice professionals in the specialty food trade. It provides news, trends and business-building insights that help readers keep their businesses competitive.
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A new breed of micro-grocers and urban neighborhood markets are cropping up to put an updated spin on the convenience store. From corner stores serving up fresh produce and gourmet grab- and-go meals to large mainstream retailers launching smaller outlets with better accessibility, the convenience store is being reimagined and transformed to cater to ever-changing consumer preferences. C-stores have long gotten a bad rap for selling outdated snacks and greasy fried food, but new retail outlets are bringing fresher, healthier, and more premium offerings to busy shoppers on the go. BY EMILY CROWE the changing face of CONVENIENCE Harvest Grocery & Supply PHOTO: HARVEST GROCERY & SUPPLY 26 ❘ SPECIALTY FOOD MAGAZINE specialtyfood.com