Retailers have faced challenges from all angles this year. Between the ongoing effects of COVID-19, the labor shortage, supply chain difficulties and consumers’ rising expectations around digital and omnichannel experiences, many brands are simply aiming to keep their heads above water through the New Year, according to leading retail technology solutions provider NCR. But with…

McIntosh Energy, a family owned and operated convenience store chain with four Stores in the Fort Wayne, Ind., market, has completed the requirements for the Safe Shop Assured program making each of its Mac Food Mart convenience stores Safe Shop Certified. Safe Shop Assured certification may be earned by retailers who satisfy a 10-point checklist of…

Throughout 2021, c-store retailers have grappled with ongoing challenges due to the lingering COVID-19 pandemic, including supply chain issues, labor shortages and continued digital disruption. Next-generation retailers have been leading the charge in this new convenience store landscape, helping their chains adapt to the latest technology innovations, better recruit and retain quality candidates, and discover…

Cannabidiol (CBD) sales in the convenience and petroleum channel are set to hit $171 million in 2021 — up 49% from 2020, according to market research firm Brightfield Group’s “US CBD Market Industry Update, October 2021.” The market is forecast to reach $449 million by 2026, representing a 21% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from…

According to market research firm Brightfield Group, consumers are looking to CBD drinks for numerous reasons or occasions, from functional and fun beverages for wellness and as alcohol substitutes. “With so many existing occasions and reasons to enjoy a drink, CBD beverage companies need to get creative and specific with their positionings,” said Brightfield Group’s…

CStore Decisions is back with some seasonal, holiday-themed candy products from Hershey, American Licorice Co. and CandyRific.

Airports and roads may seem jam-packed this year as AAA predicts 53.4 million people to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday, up 13% from 2020. This brings travel volumes within 5% of pre-pandemic levels in 2019, with air travel almost completely recovering from its dramatic fall during the pandemic, up 80% over last year. As restrictions…

Jerky and biltong are often considered the same or very similar — as both are dried meats that make a popular and tasty snack with a long shelf life — but they do have some real differences. To start, jerky comes from North and South America, while biltong originated in Southern African countries, like Zimbabwe,…

Envysion provides retailers with video-enabled solutions integrating with your POS and BI tools. Our technology is ideal for loss prevention and theft, employee training and a host of other applications designed to improve your operations and help ensure a positive guest experience. Our new mobile app is ideal for busy managers traveling between sites, and […]

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