XYIENCE Energy Drink Continues to Expand Distribution in Grocery and Other Large Format Retailers
AUSTIN (PRWEB) March 14, 2016 -- XYIENCE, the original great-tasting, zero-calorie energy beverage, announces its retail expansion into over 1,000 new grocery and other large format store locations across the country since its brand re-launch in September 2015. The energy drink has confirmed new distribution in a variety of major retailers including Walmart, Safeway, Albertson’s, Randall’s, Tom Thumb, H-E-B, Shaw’s, United Supermarkets, Kmart, among many others.
While convenience stores remain the largest channel for the energy drinks category, sales growth in grocery and mass merchandise channels is outpacing the growth in convenience. In 2015, energy drink sales in the grocery and mass channels grew 11% and 15% respectively, compared to 8% growth in the convenience channel (Nielsen, latest 52 weeks ending 1/2/2016).
One driver of growth is Older Millennials (ages 27-37), as they turn to zero-calorie energy drinks as a better-for-you alternative to coffee and other caffeinated beverages. According to BevNET, older millennials including those with or are planning for children, are consuming more energy drinks than ever before, as 64% claimed to drink energy products regularly.
“We are excited to expand our distribution in large format stores across the country,” says Gary Smith, CEO of Big Red, Inc. “This new distribution allows us to introduce our great-tasting, zero-calorie energy drink to new consumers, and ensure the broad availability of our product for our already loyal consumers.”
XYIENCE energy drinks are refreshing, vitamin-fortified and made will all natural colors and flavors. The drinks are available in eight unique flavors and retail for $2.19–$2.59 per can.
ABOUT XYIENCE (pronounced zi-ence)
Launched in 2006 and now headquartered in Austin, Texas, XYIENCE is the original zero calorie energy beverage with all natural flavors and colors. XYIENCE is available in eight exclusively zero calorie flavors: Cherry Lime, Mango Guava, Frostberry Blast, Blue Pomegranate, Cran Razz, Fruit Punch, Tangerine and Melon Mayhem. XYIENCE is marketed strictly to consumers ages 18 and over. XYIENCE was acquired by Big Red, Inc. in 2014. Find more info about XYIENCE online at http://www.XYIENCE.com or at a retailer near you. Connect with XYIENCE on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
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