Stewart’s Shops has defended its title as the Best Place for a Frozen Treat in the Albany Times Union’s Best of the Capital Region competition. Stewart’s prides itself on its ice cream selection and quality, offering more than 60 flavors, all made fresh at its plant in Saratoga County, N.Y. The company also recently received…
Gas Prices Stay Volatile Leading up to Memorial Day
With the cost of oil retreating and the domestic gasoline demand declining, AAA has predicted that the gas prices may stall until Memorial Day. However since last week, the national average has dipped two cents to $3.65. “Domestic gas demand is pretty pokey at the moment, which is often the case in the runup to…
Major Oil Introduces Hybrid Energy Stations
In 2024, convenience store operators are familiar with self-checkout and have already weighed the pros and cons of installation, deployed the technology or decided against it, and are currently monitoring how it fares. Some c-stores are also testing autonomous checkout, which allows for a frictionless shopping experience. Going a step further, Major Oil is introducing…
Rutter’s Launches Summer Sweepstakes Program
Rutter’s has announced the launch of its 2024 High Roller Summer Sweepstakes. Starting on April 29, the central Pennsylvania-based chain will be giving away over $30,000 in prizes to its VIP customers over the summer month. One VIP customer will take home the top prize of $25,000. To participate, customers must be registered as a…
Keeping it New and Personal With Loyalty Programs
Loyalty programs play a significant role in boosting customer engagement at c-stores. With loyalty programs, c-store retailers can bring in new customers while maintaining the ones they already have by offering deals on products they buy frequently and giving them rewards for future purchases. As loyalty programs become even more important, especially with technology usage…
PDI Technologies Shares Results from Annual Retail Survey Report
PDI Technologies has released the fourth edition of the “Sustainability, EV, and Convenience Retail Survey Report.” The report revealed that consumers are increasingly looking for more environmentally friendly options, especially in the fuel and convenience retail industry. The annual survey also showed that consumers are willing to pay more for sustainable products at an increased…
Laid-Off Foxtrot Employee Seeks Damages After Abrupt Closure
On Tuesday, Outfox Hospitality — the newly formed entity composed of the combined efforts of Foxtrot and Dom’s Kitchen & Market — shocked the industry by announcing the abrupt closing of its 33 Foxtrot and two Dom’s locations. As it turns out, the news was just as surprising to consumers as it was to employees,…
Wesco Reaches $3 Million in Annual Delivery Sales
Western Michigan-based Wesco announced a major achievement in its delivery service operations — in 2023, the chain achieved 43% growth in delivery and surpassed the $3 million milestone with a total of $3.1 million in annualized sales. “We believe delivery is an important piece of this industry’s future, and we want to lead the way,”…
Envisioning the Tobacco Customer in Five Years
The 2023 National Youth Tobacco Study is important for the data it reports and notable for what it leaves out. The study is produced annually by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It’s straight-up statistical data on tobacco use by 6th through 12th graders. They’ve left it for others to figure out the…
Premium Baked Goods Made Easy for C-Store Operators
Sponsored by Bake’n Joy Labor constraints and the need for high-quality products to attract and retain customers are some of the most prominent issues facing c-store operators today. Bake’n Joy, a fourth-generation family-run business for over 83 years, offers premium bakery solutions tailored for c-store operators to tackle these challenges. “Securing skilled personnel for baking…