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overheard at the foodservice conference A small sampling of the secrets picked up at this year's show.
energizing the rockies Steve EwingSuncor Energy USASteve ewing has spent a solid 20 years working hisway through the convenience industry. As merchandising manager for Suncor Energy USA, Ewing works tocontrol categories, balance profits and grow the business of 44 Phillips 66-branded c-stores, based largely in the
convenience with a hint of elegance For an iconic neighborhood c-store, Short StopMarket's current owner hasstepped up its foodservice and beverage programs. Situated behinddoors that have guarded the same structure that has stood in Sarasota, Fla. for 50years is a blend of dedicated convenienceand undeniable class.Ali Mo
wallowing in deep pools of inertia Business success requires decisive action.
fas mart spreads its wings After a successful test of a proprietary chicken program at 60 stores, the chain is preparing a company-wide rollout.
convenience 101 Listening to students' demands and providing a fresh outlet for the newest trends puts college c-stores on the cutting edge.
optimizing everything Pricing software comes of age at tech savvy chains like Rutter's and Miller Oil.
competitive watch Gas continues to fuel hypermart growth.
retailing for the future Independent conveniencestore and gas station operator VERC Enterprises named DaveProler to the position of districtmanager, covering six of the company'slocations from Berlin, Mass. to Nashua,N.H. Proler has two years experiencefrom Greenfield, Mass.-based SandriSunoco Fuels, where
educating the industry If there is one thing that can be said aboutConvenience Store Decisions' 2007 FoodserviceShow it's that a great time was had by all. The educational sessions, which featured David Bishop, ofWillard Bishop; Marsha Robbins, of HAACPlus.com;John Matthews, of Gray Cat Enterprises; and MelKlei
exxonmobil nice n easy honored with best in class foodservice awards More than 100 c-store chains attended the industry's premier foodservice educational conference and trade show, which featured a keynote address by Louie Sheetz.
satisfying summer shoppers With increasing traffic from vacationers, retailers adjust inventories without losing their most valuable commodity
reaching beyond the pumps New technology gives retailers a vast set of options for moving customers from the forecourt to the front counter.
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