Chain of the Year Honoring Stinker Stores • Wednesday, October 15, 2024 • 5:30PM - 8:30PM •
Roof on theWit - Chicago, IL
CStore Decisions is proud to announce Stinker Stores as its 2025 Chain of the Year. The Boise, Idaho-based chain stands out from its best-in-class new-to-industry stores to its revamped loyalty program and mobile app to its commitment to a people-first culture, foodservice and future-focused growth. But what truly sets Stinker Stores apart is its unwavering commitment to continuous improvement, consistently upgrading and refining its systems and programs. Refusing to settle for 'good enough,' the chain remains focused on modernizing and adapting to meet the needs of tomorrow.
Stinker Stores was founded in 1936 by Farris Lind. The first store was a service station in Twin Falls, Idaho. Today, the Boise, Idaho-based chain operates 105 stores in Idaho, Wyoming and Colorado.
CEO Nate Brazier took the helm of the company in May 2024, following the retirement of late owner Charley Jones. Brazier, who previously served as president and chief operating officer, has worked to emphasize and enhance the chain’s people-first culture. Stinker has also defined and emphasized its vision and values — “to make the world a better place by being a bright spot in customers' day"— reinforcing its purpose.
Learn more about Stinker Stores here.
Retailers are invited to join us in honoring Stinker Stores on the evening of Oct. 15 at the Roof on theWit in Chicago during the NACS Show from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30p.m. Retailers must RSVP below to attend.
The event schedule is as follows:
5:30 p.m. Cocktails
6:30 p.m. Food Stations
7:15 p.m. Award Ceremony honoring Stinker Stores
Supplier companies must be sponsors to attend. Suppliers interested in sponsorship opportunities should contact Patrick McIntyre, Sales, at [email protected].
CStore Decisions’ Chain of the Year award honors a convenience store, travel center or petroleum chain that has established itself as a superior retailer and innovator in the industry. CSD’s first Chain of the Year award was Wawa Inc. in 1990. Stinker Stores follows the 2024 Chain of the Year Winner Pilot. Past winners of this prestigious award include TXB, Nouria, Sheetz, Maverik, RaceTrac, 7-Eleven Inc., Kwik Trip, QuikTrip and Rutter’s, among others.
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Supplier companies must be sponsors to attend. Suppliers interested in sponsorship opportunities should contact Patrick McIntyre, Sales, at [email protected] or fill out the form below.
About the Chain of the Year Award
CStore Decisions’ Chain of the Year award annually honors a convenience store, travel center or petroleum chain that has established itself as a superior retailer and innovator in the industry. CStore Decisions’ first Chain of the Year award was Wawa Inc. in 1990. Stinker Stores follows the 2024 Chain of the Year Winner Pilot. Past winners of this prestigious award include TXB, Sheetz, Maverik, RaceTrac, 7-Eleven Inc., Kwik Trip, Alimentation Couche-Tard, QuikTrip, Rutter’s and Family Express.