Today on CStore Decisions
Kum & Go Opens Newest Walk-Up Location in Denver
7-Eleven Completes Speedway Acquisition
Tobacco Under Fire in Maine
Mixed Success for Snacks
Conversations With Women in Convenience Featuring Kelsey Capellino
The PRIDE Stores Gives Back Through Local Charities
C-Stores Accelerate Foodservice Technology
Pilot Flying J Debuts Chicken Sandwich Lineup
Colonial Pipeline Reopens, Panic-Buyers Extend Effects
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Kum & Go Opens Newest Walk-Up Location in Denver
Des Moines, Iowa-based Kum & Go will open the doors of its newest no-fuel, no-parking retail walk-up store, located in Denver will feature freshly prepared food, beverages and snacks, as well as health aids, phone accessories, craft beer and wines. Already operating in Des Moines, Ames, and Omaha, the urban store concept has proven a…
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Tobacco Under Fire in Maine
On May 12, the Maine Health and Human Services Committee voted out of committee a bill that would BAN the sale of all flavored tobacco products in the state – like menthol cigarettes, wintergreen dip and flavored cigars. This action would devastate essential, local retailers like you who responsibly sell tobacco products to adults. TAKE…
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Calico Brands’ Scripto Ultima Heats Up the Competition at NACS 2019
E-Alternative Solutions Line of Forth CBD Brings Variety to NACS 2019
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Labor Management in the Age of COVID-19CStore Decisions and Humetrics, for the 13th consecutive year, have collaborated on the annual Human Resources (HR) Benchmarking Survey, which…
The 2021 Social Media AwardsCStore Decisions, for the ninth consecutive year, is recognizing convenience store chains standing out on social media. If there was…
CStore Decisions’ 2020 40 Under 40 C-Store Leaders to Watch2020 has brought challenges to the c-store industry like no other. The COVID-19 pandemic arrived in spring, changing the way…
C-Stores Conquer New HR ChallengesCStore Decisions’ and Humetrics’ 12th annual Human Resources (HR) Benchmarking Survey polled c-store retailers — between Jan. 5 and March…
The 2020 Social Media AwardsCStore Decisions, for the eighth consecutive year, is recognizing convenience store chains leading the way on social media and mobile…
2019 40 Under 40Today’s retail environment is changing faster than ever before as technological disruption pushes c-stores to adapt for the future while…
C-Stores Rally in Tight Labor MarketBy Mel Kleiman, President, Humetrics and Erin Del Conte, Executive Editor Convenience Store Decisions and Humetrics recently collaborated on our…
2018 40 under 40 Effective and well-trained leaders are invaluable when it comes to formulating and communicating new strategic directions, motivating employees, satisfying…
2019 Category Management ReviewConvenience categories are evolving quickly. This year, CSD highlights the latest movers and profitable moneymakers. A CSD Staff Report If…
The 2019 Social Media AwardsSocial media trends are evolving and savvy chains are keeping pace, going into 2019. CSD recognizes c-store chains succeeding at…
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Full Spectrum CBD BalmNuLeaf Naturals has launched its new full spectrum CBD balm. CBD works naturally with the body’s endocannabinoid system, which helps…
Chicken Sausage CrumblesBrakebush’s new Chicken Breakfast Sausage Crumbles, with a hint of sage, are ideal for breakfast pizzas, breakfast burritos, biscuits and…
Better-for-You TreatsSimply Good Foods has launched its latest innovation, the new Quest Candy Bites and Quest Candy Bar. These better-for-you, indulgent…
Frank Tries the New Chicken Lineup at Love’s Travel StopsLove’s Travel Stops recently introduced a new lineup of baked and pre-fried chicken products that, they say, are unlike anything…
Limited-Edition Lay’s FlavorsFrito-Lay is gearing up for summer by introducing three new, limited-edition Lay’s flavors, available at retailers nationwide for $3.79 until…
Electrically Operated Transfer SwitchesKOHLER Power Systems announced a new line of electrically operated bypass-isolation transfer switches that are designed to interface with KOHLER…
Crunchy Peanut BarThe Hershey Co. is rolling out another permanent addition to the Reese’s product family — the new Reese’s Peanut Crunchy…
Hard Seltzer Punch Variety PackTruly Hard Seltzer announced the launch of Truly Punch Hard Seltzer, a bold new variety pack that blends the familiarity…
Sour Wedge CandiesThe Promotion In Motion Companies Inc. announced new dynamic packaging graphics and an expansion into new flavors and mixtures of…
Orange Burst CBD ShotPickle Juice announced the launch of Bawi Mana Holding LLC to bring functional and emerging products to market, beginning with…
Hot Case EmpanadasEl Monterey Empanadas have a light and flaky crust filled with real ingredients like deliciously seasoned beef, chicken, eggs and…
Artisan Bakery PortfolioThe new Cottage Bakery portfolio from Rich Products enables convenience store operators to elevate their menus with high-quality, handcrafted artisan…
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How to Put the Heart Back Into the Business: a Conversation With Andrew ThorntonIt’s a difficult hiring market. Standing out isn’t easy, and sometimes it takes more than competitive wages for retailers to…
How Can Independent C-Stores Negotiate Better Supply Contracts?Small and medium independent convenience store chains may not have the buying power of large chains, but that doesn’t mean…
How Should Independent C-Stores Approach Labor Management?Labor management is perhaps one of the most fundamental aspects of running a profitable business. Servicing the customer with too…
How Independent C-Stores Can Find Hidden Dollars in the P&LFew operators take the time to better understand both revenue projections as well as variable and fixed expenses so they…
How an Independent C-Store Can Stage a Killer Grand Opening (or Anniversary)Creating an exciting retail grand opening or anniversary event requires work upfront, but in the long run will make your…
How Does Safe Shop Assured™ Certification Benefit Retailers?Discussing cleanliness and safety isn’t always easy for retailers. Much of their hard work happens behind the scenes in ways…
Tobacco Loyalty Tools Finding Their Way to Independent C-StoresSingle-site and independently operated c-stores will find it easier, regardless of fuel brand, to use tobacco manufacturer funds and promotions…
StrasGlobal Appoints Leaders for Small Chain ServicesStrasGlobal, provider of contract operations for gas stations and convenience stores around the country, has announced the addition of two…
Study: NY Flavored Tobacco Ban Bad for Businesses, State CoffersOutlawing the sale of flavored tobacco products for adults — such as cherry pipe tobacco and menthol cigarettes — would…
Skupos, 5-hour ENERGY Partner for First Consumer Promotion at Independent C-StoresSkupos, a technology platform connecting the convenience retail industry, and the makers of 5-hour ENERGY shots announce the energy shot…