Famed slugger Pete Rose always maintained that while he wasn’t the most naturally gifted player in the big leagues, he achieved greatness by out-hustling other players — earning the nickname “Charlie Hustle.” Independent convenience store operators can follow Rose’s formula for success to better compete with the big chains. And the easiest, most cost-effective place…
How Can C-Stores Boost Seasonal Candy Sales?
With c-store customers accustomed to enjoying their favorite flavors year after year, seasonal candies are ready-made opportunities for strong sales. The emotional connections between holidays and specific candies are so universal nearly everyone can name them. For instance, the cornucopia of fall candies for Halloween and Thanksgiving includes jellybeans, caramel apple lollipops, candy corn and…
What Is Candy Aisle Optimization?
Optimizing any aisle in a convenience store — but especially candy — means weighing a wide variety of factors and leaving no stone unturned in order to maximize sales. That’s admittedly a tall order, as a category like candy has so many moving parts — from different types of candy, limited-time offers, local demographics, sales…
Las Vegas 7-Eleven Franchisee Looks to Inspire Others
Entrepreneur Johnathan Lacy went about becoming a 7-Eleven franchisee the old-fashioned way: hard work, followed by more hard work — no outside investors. Thirty-year-old Lacy, who studied finance at Cal Poly Pomona, a university in Pomona, Calif., chose the convenience store industry because he liked the business model. “I have a little bit of experience…
Do CBD Labels List Accurate Information?
With CBD’s popularity growing by leaps and bounds, it is important for convenience store operators to know that the information on the labels of the edible products they are selling may not be accurate. According to research by the Washington, D.C.-based CBD & Cannabinoid Industry Association (CBDIA), most edible CBD products — an expansive product…