Neon Marketplace arrived on the scene in mid-2020, opening two stores in New England in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic at a time when most c-store retailers were grappling with a deluge of new and shifting operating practices. A year later, the Cranston, R.I.-based chain is finalizing a well-tested prototype design that incorporates its…

For many convenience store retailers, beer caves can help make your convenience store a destination for beer and allow space for increased cold inventory. Many retailers found their beer caves to be an asset during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic when customers were opting to stock up on big packs and cases of…

Getting the temperature just right in your convenience store beer cave is key. But why is it important and what temperature should you be targeting for your beer cave? For convenience store retailers, hitting the right beer cave temperature is crucial because if the temperature falls to below 28 degrees, you could have a beer…

CStore Decisions Executive Editor Erin Del Conte speaks with Polly Flinn, president of GetGo and executive vice president of Giant Eagle. Flinn has seen the convenience store industry evolve over the years. Today, more businesses are becoming more accepting of different styles and working to call in more voices. Flinn shares some of her experiences…

As with most convenience store products, the decision on how much space to devote to craft beer at your convenience store depends largely on what your customers are demanding from the segment. In fact, the size of a convenience store chain’s craft beer offering can vary depending on store, region and more. One retailer shared…

CStore Decisions Editor-in-Chief John Lofstock and Executive Editor Erin Del Conte speak with Datassential Trendologist Mike Kostyo about food and delivery trends and how convenience stores can position themselves for success.   This podcast is sponsored by Home Market Foods.       CStore Decisions · Mike Kostyo Talks Food and Delivery Trends  

High’s celebrated ‘hometown heroes’ as part of a recent 24/7 day campaign and raised approximately $3,00 for the American Red Cross, while also giving away free dispensed beverages to first responders and Red Cross volunteers. High’s, which operates 55 c-stores in Pennsylvania and Maryland, has a large focus on community involvement. It’s 24/7 day initiatives…

Colonial Group, the parent company of Savannah, Ga.-based Enmarket convenience stores, is celebrating its 100th anniversary. The company’s longevity is a testament to its ability to recognize and adapt to industry shifts across a century that has seen dynamic evolution in the convenience and petroleum industry. Today, Enmarket is growing through new builds and acquisitions,…

Reed’s Inc., maker of handcrafted, all-natural beverages, launched its first-ever resealable format in the company’s 30+ year history this past Spring. Now available in proprietary 20-ounce resealable bottles, beverages from Reed’s, and Virgil’s, the company’s line of handcrafted, all-natural sodas, bring healthier alternatives to consumers’ on-the-go. Reed’s REAL Ginger Ale Original is crafted with real […]

If you’re considering adding a beer cave to an existing convenience store, one of the key considerations is how big the beer cave should be. Unfortunately, there’s no one-sized fits all answer, as each location has specific space restrictions and beer growth opportunities. Ultimately, the size of your beer cave will depend on a number…