By John Matthews is the founder and president of Gray Cat Enterprises Inc. I admit I like technology. I was one of the first adopters to laptops, mobile phones and social media. I remember joining LinkedIn when it had 3 million users – not the 200 million like it does today. Technology is a blessing…
The Future is Here & Now: Cloud-Based Mobile POS Solutions (and Free Waffles)
By David Hochman, owner of DJH Marketing Communications I recently had the opportunity to attend the BIG Show, aka the NRF Annual Convention & Expo in New York City. The expo is called the BIG Show for a reason. The NRF is the world’s largest retail trade association, with members including department store, specialty, discount,…
Stress Factor
By Tony Huppert, CEO, Team Oil Inc. Management of convenience stores has a tendency to forget about the Stress Factor associated with employee’s job stress, especially the clerks on the front line. The clerks are the ones that customers will accuse of placing the gas dispensers on the wrong side of the customer’s car, making…
The Pantry Considers, Rejects Director Nominations
“The Pantry’s Board of Directors and management team are committed to acting in the best interests of the Company and all stockholders,” the company says in a statement. The Pantry Inc. has confirmed that JCP Investment Management LLC, and Lone Star Value Management LLC (the dissident group) submitted to the company a notice of intent…
U.S. Convenience Stores Continue Impressive Growth
Convenience stores account for 34.3% of all retail outlets in the U.S., according to Nielsen. The U.S. convenience store count increased to 151,282 stores as of Dec.31, 2013, a 1.4% increase (2,062 stores) from the year prior, according to the 2014 NACS/Nielsen Convenience Industry Store Count. The link between fuels and convenience retailing continues to…
Fast Eddy’s Partners With OpenStore
“Fast Eddy’s is excited to partner with OpenStore to bring our customers a top-rated mobile app while revamping our Website at the same time,” says owner of Fast Eddy’s. After receiving many awards from national trade magazines for its store designs and originality, Fast Eddy’s now turns to a brand new marketing strategy intended…
Dos Equis Extends Cinco Celebration
This spring, Dos Equis is leveraging the success of its 2013 Dos de Mayo program by inviting adult consumers, 21 and older, to take a new path and discover more interesting and more meaningful celebrations leading up to the Cinco de Mayo holiday. This year’s Dos Equis’ Dos de Mayo retail and on-premise program includes…
Kum & Go Selects POP Program Management Services
GSP’s focus on sustainable business practices and minimizing the overall environmental impact of the various POP elements will help Kum & Go maintain environmentally-friendly convenience stores. Kum & Go has partnered with GSP, a retail service provider that will provide POP program management services as well as software management solutions for all Kum & Go…
CITGO Refuels Bess the Book Bus For 2014 Tour
Funds support nationally recognized children’s literacy program. CITGO Petroleum Corp. is renewing its sponsorship of Bess the Book Bus, an initiative dedicated to promoting children’s literacy across the country and one of the first Fueling Good winners. Over the course of 2014, Bess will travel the U.S., making numerous stops at schools, community centers, shelters,…
Twelve C-Stores For Sale In Texas
Bid deadline is Feb. 20. SDI Petroleum LLC is offering to sell 12 properties located in Texas by sealed bid sale. The seller has retained NRC Realty & Capital Advisors LLC (NRC) to coordinate the offering and sale of the Properties. Sealed bids are required to be received by NRC not later than Feb. 20,…