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Candy, Gum and Mi
Sticky Choices
With the number of new products and line extensions growing monthly, retailers face difficult choices as they manage this lucrative category.
Did You Know...
Category Management
Failure to Clean Keeps Customers Away
National poll confirms that negative restroom experiences prevent return business.
Chain Profiles
Abundance at Bountyland
Coffee might fetch 10 cents a cup at this South Carolina chain, but low margins and high volume in every category make for some loyal customers.
New Day For PetroSun
West Coast company acquires the 600 remaining ConocoPhillips sites for a reported $800 million.
CSD Products
Handheld Versatility
Burst of Energy
Full Throttle Hydration
Diaper Convenience
High Energy and Sugar-Free
Tea Time
Secure Fuel Transactions
The Time is NOW
U-Scan Convenience
Extreme Illuminator
Christmas Sandwiches
Safe Solution
A Cooler Solution
Spearmint Rush
Novelty Candy
Natural Energy
Smarter, Faster Washes
Light Show
Solo Symphony
Serve the Underserved
Bib Appeal
Signature Desserts and Entrees
The Sweet Life
Quick Cooking
Taylor-Made FCBs
Better Brewing Through Technology
Power and Performance
Sign of the Times
Dairy, Ice Cream
Ice Cream Sales Expected to Boom
Convenience stores are in good position as single-serve and novelty products are driving sales.
Quick Facts: Ice Cream
Editor's Memo
The New Face of Convenience
Features
How Rutter’s Stays on Top
A new store design, a dazzling foodservice program and an aggressive plan to upgrade all of its units has the Pennsylvania chain excited about what the future holds.
Customers Rate Rutter’s No. 1
Clearing The Blends
Foodservice
Developing an Effective Foodservice Program
Keeping the menu fresh to meet customers’ demands is as important as quality and value.
Front End
The World on its Shoulders
Atlas Oil takes big steps to go green and gains attention as a great place to work.
Fuel Operations
Going With The Flow
Fuel management in today’s unpredictable marketplace.
Rising Star
The Give & Take in Real Estate
Nikki DePhillips - Kum & Go, West Des Moines, Iowa
Operations
Going Green
The decision to sell lower-cost biofuels may be an easy one. Finding the right pumps to blend those fuels is a little more complicated.
Recruiting Top Employees
Developing an effective referral system helps operators reduce turnover and attract outstanding employees.
Spicing Up the In-Store Offering: "Bienvenido A La Bodega"
Recognizing the local Hispanic market and adding authentic products will foster loyalty from this growing demographic.
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