Resources

Why Safe Shop Certification Is Needed
Those who provide a clean, safe shopping experience drive far higher levels of traffic than their below-average counterparts.

Finding Opportunity in Lunch
Despite dips in morning traffic, c-stores are seeing promise in the lunch daypart, working to innovate and differentiate with fresh …

Top 4 Tips for Growing Coffee Sales
Just as the best days start with coffee, the best c-store food programs start at the coffee bar.

Seven Strategies to Grow Food Sales
Keeping food sales strong depends on mastering the basics and building on tried-and-true best practices.

Secrets of the Cold Vault
As beverage innovation grows, retailers must make tough decisions when filling limited cold vault space. Consider these three keys to …

Data Privacy Requirements: What Convenience Stores Need to Know
States across the country are introducing privacy laws, which are focused on consumers’ data protection rights. Retailers must be transparent …

Cracking the Cold Vault
As state lockdown orders subside, c-stores look to the provide value and the best beverage mix for their regions to …

Candy’s Sweet Reward Still a Big Favorite
Annual sales on a steady track as consumers look to both chocolate and non-chocolate for a small indulgence during trying …

Ever-Changing E-Cig Environment
New deadlines, new state regulations and new consumer habits all affect how c-stores manage the popular vape segment.
Frito-Lay Snack Index Outlines Shifting Consumer Preferences
Data shows consumers still largely prefer in-person shopping with most survey respondents (74%) saying that’s where they look first for …