The 12th annual CSD/Humetrics HR Benchmarking Survey outlines how c-stores are responding to today’s human resources challenges, as COVID-19 presents never-before-seen obstacles. CStore Decisions’ and Humetrics’ 12th annual Human Resources (HR) Benchmarking Survey polled c-store retailers — between Jan. 5 and March 2, 2020 — on top HR challenges and evolving practices. Already, some c-store…
March 2020 issue: The 2020 Category Management Review
CStore Decisions outlines extensive insights on top trends and critical headwinds impacting today’s core c-store categories. In 2020, convenience stores are enticing customers with increased category innovation, from new beverage varieties to fresh food to mobile payment options. In the year ahead, c-stores are also set to face ongoing challenges, including increasing tobacco regulations, technological…
5-hour ENERGY
In 2004, the energy drink category was fairly new, but growing fast in convenience stores. Similar to traditional sodas, energy drinks were confined to store coolers. But what if an energy product could be adapted to a store’s front end? That was the question that started the development of 5-hour ENERGY® and gave birth to…
ADD Systems
ADD Systems® software helps you spend less time on administrative tasks and more time providing a great customer experience and improving your financial position. Designed in concert with our trusted client advisors from top industry chains, ADD Systems software exemplifies a modern convenience store application with unprecedented efficiency and visibility into your operation, tighter management…
Apter Industries, Inc.
At Apter Industries, cleaning solutions are our business. As the convenience store industry continues to strive for improved appearance, Apter Industries works to develop answers for their cleaning problems. When the industry started installing grouted floors, Apter Industries responded with TILE TIME to provide clean, safe floor surfaces. When food service became the “go to”…
ASCC Inc.
Retail customers within the c-store sector face complex challenges due to convergence of technologies over the decades. As the need for technology has grown, so has the volume of equipment often provided by a variety of vendors. The result can be a communications nightmare. Efficient information technology in a c-store requires use of vendors with…
Baker Boy
Turn your convenience store’s food program and bakery lineup into a fresh profit stream with Baker Boy. We offer one of the most diverse portfolios of premium bakery products in all of foodservice, and the understanding that C-store operators need baked goods that deliver more than just taste and variety. Baker Boy’s wide selection of…
blu
The modern e-cigarette was born in 2003, introducing nicotine delivery without the need to burn tobacco. The device soon found favor in China when it hit the market in 2004, and it wasn’t long before it was being sold around the world. Since then, blu has been designing products to best support the e-smoker and…
Calico Brands, Inc.
SCRIPTO® ULTIMA® DESIGNER POCKET LIGHTER Scripto® Ultima® is the newest “Ultimate” pocket lighter offering a brand-new design, look and feel to the pocket lighter category. The Scripto® Ultima® lighters were designed to be the best premium lighters on the market. Offering a lighter for every style, more lights, popular colors, unique wrap designs and features…
Cheyenne International, LLC
For nearly two decades, Cheyenne International has grown and evolved from a small tobacco start-up to a reputable manufacturer carrying the #1 Filtered Cigar brand in America*. Cheyenne’s continued commitment to wholesale and retail customers is reflected in the four pillars of excellence from which the company operates: partnership, quality, compliance and success. *MSAI November…