Organized retail crime (ORC) has progressively worsened over the years, and many retailers are suffering and losing at least 30 billion dollars yearly. Theft can happen from anyone at any time, including employees and customers – even children. Merchants must constantly watch their backs and prioritize preventing anyone from stealing from their store. With the…
Your People Define Your Brand
If you ask a dozen convenience store executives how to define their brand and their culture, you may get 12 different variations of the same answer. I’m certain all of them will agree that their people drive their brand. After all, you can draw up the best plans, map out the best planogram and buy…
Yesway Partners with GSP
Yesway, CStore Decisions’ 2021 Convenience Store Chain of the Year, has partnered with GSP to provide retail marketing services, including store profile management as well as POP design and production services, to 408 Yesway and Allsup’s convenience stores in nine states. This partnership brings two technology-focused companies together. Yesway takes pride in its data-driven decision-making…
Facility Tips to Help Retain Employees and Boost Morale
As the labor shortage continues to affect organizations across the U.S., it’s critical for businesses to provide a clean, enjoyable and supportive work environment. Research from Cintas Corp., can help businesses enhance the workplace atmosphere to improve employee retention and boost morale. “Providing solutions that help employees complete their jobs effectively and with ease is…
How to Start and Grow a New Business
Starting a new business can be stressful, but with the right advice you can begin your journey by avoiding costly mistakes. First, you are not alone as you begin this process. It is perfectly normal to ask for help and guidance, especially from experienced business owners. Second, it is vital that you do your research…
Young Leaders Will Determine Future Success
In three short years, the convenience store industry has changed dramatically, and the changes will continue at a furious pace as the White House moves away from fossil fuels and pushes widespread acceptance of electric vehicles. The c-store industry has always had a couple of built-in hooks in its arsenal to attract customers. Chief among…
Yesway Yields $1 Million Lottery Winner
Yesway and Allsup’s stores have been good luck in 2022. In June, a lucky customer purchased a $1,000,000 prize-winning ticket in the $1,000,000 Crossword game at an Allsup’s store in Borger, Texas. The prizes have been plentiful for even more winners this year — from an Allsup’s in Bangs, Texas, where a $25,000 winning Cash…
Jim Calvin Reflects on NYACS, Industry Legacy
For the past 24 years, Jim Calvin has been President of the New York Association of Convenience Stores (NYACS), an award-winning trade organization representing 8,500 neighborhood convenience stores statewide. Through the years, Jim has been one of the most tireless industry leaders opposing onerous and unfair government regulations, massive tobacco tax issues that decimated upstate…
How to Develop and Refine Your Retail Brand
In this month’s National Advisory Group’s (NAG) How To Video Series, NAG Executive Director John Lofstock, speaks with Peter Rasmussen, the founder and CEO of Convenience and Energy Advisors (CEA). Peter has more than 20 years of retail experience at Sheetz, Wawa and Neon Markets and discusses the salient points of bringing a new brand…
How to Freshen Up Your Business to Increase Revenue
Many small businesses, old and new, find themselves wondering how to stay up-to-date in a market that is constantly evolving. It can be difficult and overwhelming to keep up with various trends in business. Being a small business owner comes with many responsibilities in order to maintain the success of your business. From appearance to…