In the tricky world of Las Vegas-based business, Roam N Stop is flourishing and growing. Launched amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the chain currently operates three sites in the Las Vegas area with two new locations set to open in Colorado under the TravelCenters of America brand. The company is also developing a mobile app and…
New Report Shines Light on Food-Focused C-Store Shoppers
C-stores today are attracting an increasing number of food-focused shoppers. As c-store retailers look to drive trip frequency and basket size among this customer cohort, understanding the drivers behind their behavior is key to serving them best. Now, a new report is highlighting the needs and goals of this important shopper segment. FoodserviceResults, in conjunction…
NAG Announces 2023 Scholarship Recipients
As the cost of tuition continues to increase at universities across the country, many college students can feel overwhelmed with the financial burden. In an effort to partially ease that burden, the National Advisory Group (NAG) and the Young Executives Organization (YEO) have developed an ongoing scholarship fund specifically for employees of NAG member companies…
Corner Store Cements Its Place in the Seminole, Texas Area
In an area where business is still done with a handshake, c-store chain Corner Store brings customer service to a new level while offering a well-known, proprietary foodservice program to Seminole, Texas. With a brand-new loyalty program, customers can find deals and discounts on Corner Store products with a physical rewards card. Corner Store began…
Go Time Offers Personal Service with a Small-Town Feel
Started in 2016 as a little country store in Slade, Ky., family-owned and -operated Go Time c-stores still give customers a personal, small-town feel throughout its seven locations in Kentucky, with an eighth site soon to come and a ninth store in the works for 2023. As foodservice flourishes throughout its stores, customers can also…
Peg Bag Candy, Gum and Non-Chocolate Sales Soar
As summer arrives and more customers return to their pre-pandemic routines, candy sales at convenience stores are reaping the rewards. Candy dollar sales in every subcategory are trending upward, from gum and mints to chocolate and confection. According to NielsenIQ Total Convenience data, confection, gum and mints sales growth is outpacing that of chocolate, with…