Kwik Chek is adding excitement to its foodservice menu with the introduction of limited-time value deals available now through May 3, at select Kwik Chek locations when customers use their kwikcard. “Our guests deserve delicious and affordable menu options, which is exactly why we created our value deals,” said Kevin Smartt, CEO of Spicewood, Texas-based…
Vapor Technology Association Applauds Passage of New Mexico Bill
The Vapor Technology Association (VTA) welcomes the passage of the Tobacco Products Act, signed into law in New Mexico by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on March 4. The governor and Senator Gabriel Ramos (D) pushed for the reform, which is designed to restrict youth access to e-cigarette products, while ensuring adults can continue to enjoy…
Best Store Design Awards
CStore Decisions is recognizing two convenience store chains for excellence in design. The Best Store Design Award winners are Dandy Mini Marts for its Wysox, Pa., c-store in the restored Piollet Mansion, and R.H. Foster’s Freshies concept, which it seamlessly carries across a range of new-to-industry stores and legacy footprints. On the pages that follow,…
Best Foodservice Launch Awards
WINNER: FriendShip Stores for FriendShip Famous Chicken, part of its FriendShip Kitchen brand and foodservice program CStore Decisions is recognizing FriendShip Stores for a “Best Foodservice Launch” designation for its FriendShip Famous Chicken, a rapidly growing part of its new FriendShip Kitchen brand and foodservice program. Fremont, Ohio-based FriendShip debuted its new FriendShip Kitchen store…
Overcoming Challenges in C-Store Cooking
Convenience store chefs face the formidable challenge of creating high-quality, fresh food that appeals to a wide range of customer demographics, all inside a tiny footprint with limited equipment. CStore Decisions caught up with Kyle Lore, the corporate chef for Salt Lake City-based Maverik Convenience Stores, which operates more than 300 stores in 11 states,…
The 2020 Social Media Awards
CStore Decisions, for the eighth consecutive year, is recognizing convenience store chains leading the way on social media and mobile commerce. As customers ring in 2020, they’ll be posting to social media platforms, but the platforms themselves are evolving, and younger generations are forging their own paths in the social media landscape. This leaves convenience…
Stewart’s Shops Asks Customers to Name New Ice Cream Flavors
Stewart’s Shops is welcoming customers to assist it in naming three new limited-edition ice cream flavors. The new spring ice cream flavors are set to roll out to Stewart’s Shops soon — once customers and social media followers help Stewart’s name the flavors. Now through mid-February customers can suggest their favorite flavor names by going…
Michelob ULTRA Pure Gold Super Bowl Commercial Features ‘6 For 6-Pack’ Program
Michelob ULTRA Pure Gold has introduced its Super Bowl commercial, announcing its new “6 For 6-Pack” program. The program lets customers join the brand in helping farmers transition six square feet of farmland into organic with each purchase of a 6-pack of Michelob ULTRA Pure Gold. A portion of sales from each purchase of a…
Humetrics Offers Free Gift to NAG & YEO Retailers Who Take HR Benchmarking Survey
We’re offering a special gift to National Advisory Group (NAG) and Young Executives Organization (YEO) retailer members who take the Human Resources Benchmarking Survey. Humetric’s Mel Kleiman will send you a FREE copy of his book: “The 5 Firsts: A Simple System to On-board, Engage and Retain Top Talent.” First, you must be a convenience…
What is a Micro Mart?
A micro mart — also often referred to as a micro market or nano mart — differs from your typical convenience store in a number of key ways. Micro marts offer a limited SKU mix compared to traditional convenience stores — think 200 items or less — in a small footprint. Some micro marts measure…