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know whos buying tobacco
Sales to minors are needlessly costing retailers thousands in fines, and some are facing the loss of their tobacco license.
whats selling a view from the customers part ii
a View From the Customers Part Ii
grabandgo dollars
From small operators with space and labor limitations to larger chains with food at the forefront, the grab-and-go segment has these retailers turning tasty profits.
chevron gets fresh
New imaging program transforms the forecourt with a colorful array of bright lights and warm, friendly graphics.
understanding the petroleum market
Opportunities exist to capture fuel acquisition cost-savings, but do you know what they are?
image is everything
There are few things I enjoy more than hitting the road to watch retailers in action. That's why I was particularly pleased by Chevron's invitation to spend a few days at company headquarters in lovely San Ramon, Calif., to learn all about its 2006 Image Refresh program. The operations team, Shariq
wawa focused on the future
Known for its fresh food and friendly service, the Pennsylvania chain is fast becoming a top fuel marketer in the mid-Atlantic.
turning around turnover
Hiring the right employees from the get-go.
electricity name your price
Name Your Price
fuel discounts simply irresistible
Simply Irresistible
grassroots marketing for convenience retailers
Local marketing programs can boost store traffic without adding any operational costs.
automated hourly hiring systems
The reticence to harness the power of automation to manage employees is hurting the bottom line.
underserved markets present growth opportunities
Convenience store operators urged to use alternative data sources to get a better estimate of true market demand.
csds still selling
NON-CARBS GAINING GROUND
prepaids push profits
Card Revenues Soar
publix sabor instores uncover broad audience
In-stores Uncover Broad Audience
playmaker
Mark Redding may have had to say goodbye to his dreams of becoming a professional baseball player, but he's been a playmaker in the convenience channel for years now. He got his first taste of the industry when he accepted a position as a route merchandiser for McLane Grocery Distributors in 1983.
minimizing workplace injuries
Working with insurance companies, many convenience store chains are reducing accidents and other losses, while reaping savings on insurance costs.
retailers embrace floridas generator law
Hurricane havoc forces mandate for backup power at gas stations, and other states may adopt similar legislation.
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