The Numbers
Number · BevNET · Oct 28, 2026
Convenience-channel beverage sales grew 3.5% in Q3 2026 against 2.9% in Q2
Convenience-channel beverage sales grew 3.5% in Q3 2026 against 2.9% in Q2, according to Goldman Sachs Equity Research's Beverage Bytes retailer survey reported by BevNET. It ran in the newsletter on October 28, 2026.
What it means for you
If you have singles, cans, or RTDs, pitch c-store accounts while traffic is still climbing.
Source
C-Store Traffic Drives Accelerated Beverage Growth in Q3, BevNET