Today’s idea of the day: Consider adding diesel islands on the side of the forecourt to remove traffic from your main fueling area. Moving high-volume diesel customers to the side will help clear space and enhance service, moving customers in and out more quickly. Do you have an idea to share? Email Senior Editor Erin…
CSD/NAG Idea of the Day: Control Loss
Today’s idea of the day: Control cash/inventory loss by performing mid-shift audits. Surprise inspections keep employees on their toes. Remember, overages are also a sign of foul play. Do you have an idea to share? Email Senior Editor Erin Rigik Del Conte at [email protected].
CSD/NAG Idea of the Day: Utilities
Today’s idea of the day: Bid out utilities. There are lower-cost providers competing for your business. Do you have an idea to share? Email Erin Rigik Del Conte at [email protected].
CSD/NAG Idea of the Day: Property Revaluations
Today’s idea of the day: Get property revaluations after the town/city you operate in does construction around your store. Less traffic could mean lower valuation and lead to lower taxes. Do you have an idea to share? Email it to Senior Editor Erin Rigik Del Conte [email protected].
CSD/NAG Idea of the Day: Merchandising Candy
Today’s idea of the day: Merchandise or repack candies and pastries in clear to-go cups down the candy aisle between gum, mints and candy bars. Do you have an idea to share? Email Senior Editor Erin Rigik Del Conte at [email protected].
CSD/NAG Idea of the Day: Checkout Lines
Idea of the day: Split the sales counter with the cash register to form two lines for customers—one line on each side of register. Two shorter lines look less intimidating than one short line. In stores with multiple registers, always keep the registers manned during busy hours. The majority of convenience store customers crave speed…
CSD/NAG Idea of the Day: Undercounter cigarette racks
Idea of the Day: Utilize under-counter cigarette racks so your best top-selling cigarette brands are always at an arm’s length from employees. Think of how many times a day your employees are turning around and searching for the most popular packs of cigarettes on the display behind them. By adding this simple under-counter rack, you’ll…
CSD/NAG Idea of the Day: Rolling Racks
Today’s idea of the day: Utilize a rolling rack at the sales counter for morning breakfast sandwiches and afternoon corn dogs, taquitos, hot snacks, etc. This help to ensure customers know you have food items, and it can help temp consumers to make impulse buys. Do you have an idea of the day? Email Senior…
NAG/CSD Idea of the Day: Tax Code 199
Today’s idea of the day: IRS tax code 199. Are you eligible? The section 199 tax deduction is also called the domestic manufacturing deduction, U.S. production activities deduction and domestic production deduction. It allows a deduction equal to 9% of the lesser of the “qualified production activities income” (QPAI) of the business; the operation’s taxable…
NAG/CSD Idea of the Day: Pump signage
Today’s idea of the day: Use four-inch riser signage on all fuel pumptoppers. You can sell space monthly to local companies or trade space for free advertising on local radio and TV. Casey’s General Stores is one of the companies that has perfected this type of marketing. It turns every pump in your chain into…