In today’s tight labor market and age of digital disruption, convenience store chains need young executive talent who can lead the company into tomorrow. That’s why CStore Decisions, in partnership with the National Advisory Group’s (NAG) Young Executives Organization (YEO), is recognizing the industry’s next-generation leaders who are standing out at their c-store chains for…
OnCue Raises $301,500 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
OnCue collected an astounding $301,500 during the annual St. Jude Halloween Promotion to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, which is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Participating retail locations ask customers to donate to support the hospital’s lifesaving mission during October. In exchange for contributing…
Understanding the Impact of Hispanic Shoppers
John Lofstock, editor of CStore Decisions and executive director of the National Advisory Group (NAG), speaks with Horacio Gavilán, of the Hispanic Marketing Council (HMC); and Suzy Silliman, of National Retail Solutions (NRS), about the growing impact Hispanic shoppers are having on the convenience store market.
Gulf Donates $25,000 to Boys & Girls Club
As part of its ongoing mission to support the communities it serves, Gulf Oil has donated $25,000 to the Gerald and Darlene Jordan Boys & Girls Club in Chelsea, Mass. The donation benefits the Club’s technology room through upgrades and resources, including Adobe software, new computers, a 3D printer and in-house technology support. “As a…
How Do You Write a Marketing Plan for Your Small Business?
Small to mid-sized independent company owners, for example, may carry all of the trendiest merchandise, have a strong customer service personnel, and meet the requirements of the community by accepting EBT cards (the modern-day equivalent of food stamps). All of this is impressive, but if customers are unaware of it, it may be for nothing.…
Rutter’s Donates $20,000 to ‘For the Love of a Veteran’ Nonprofit
Rutter’s Children’s Charities, in conjunction with Rutter’s, made a donation of $20,000 to For the Love of a Veteran in honor of Veteran’s Day. “We’re very appreciative of all those who selflessly serve our country each and every day.” said Chris Hartman, President of Rutter’s Children’s Charities. “It was an easy decision to support For…
Lucky Seven General Stores Partners With ADD Systems
Lucky Seven General Stores, a division of Edward Oil Inc., has partnered with ADD Systems (Advanced Digital Data Inc.), a leading supplier of software solutions to the convenience store and energy distribution industries, for its back-office and home-office software. Edwards Oil needed a software solution that could streamline their day-to-day operations across its chain of…
Nouria Opens State-of-the-Art Convenience Store
Nouria Energy, one of the largest and fastest growing family-owned convenience store chains in New England, has opened a brand-new state of the art facility in Milford, Mass., on a property that previously housed an outdated 3 car garage and service station. The company has made a commitment to invest heavily in redeveloping buildings with…
D&H United Acquires Valley Tank Testing
D&H United Fueling Solutions (D&H United), a leading supplier of fuel system equipment, installation and services in the Southwest, announced today that it has acquired Valley Tank Testing. The acquisition broadens D&H United’s compliance services offerings while providing Valley Tank Testing with additional repair and project services capabilities. Valley Tank Testing was founded in 2004…
Celebrating Yesway and Industry
I sat down to write this column after honoring Yesway as our 2021 Convenience Store Chain of the Year at the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) Show in Chicago. It felt so good to be out with the industry again and to recognize the hard work all retail chains have done these past 12…