The decision to add a roller grill to your c-store will ultimately depend on your particular store’s needs and constraints as well as your specific clientele. Still, there are some clear benefits to this foodservice offer. Here are some of biggest benefits of rollers: Grab-and-Go While made-to-order foodservice is increasingly popular, there’s a reason the…
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…
Who Is the Delta-8 Consumer?
By now, you may have heard of delta-8, a relatively new cannabinoid that popped up in late 2020. Delta-8 was legalized in most states thanks to the 2018 Farm Bill, which effectively modified the definition of tetrahydrocannabinols (THC) to exclude THCs in hemp from the Controlled Substance Act (CSA). Any derivative, isomer or cannabinoid of…
How Cold Should C-Store Beer Caves Be?
The standard for storing packaged beer is “the colder the better,” according to the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) based in Alexandria, Va. The trade group recommends that temperatures between 33 degrees and 49 degrees are optimal for preserving the quality and integrity of the product in convenience store beer caves. It is also imperative…
How Will New Data Privacy Laws Affect Convenience Stores?
In response to advances in technology and the expansion of privacy abuses and data breaches, there has been a proliferation of state legislation on consumer data privacy to grant consumers rights with respect to information about them. Convenience store retailers need to monitor state and federal laws to understand how these measures will affect their…
How Can C-Stores Grow Candy Sales?
Candy is a classic c-store staple and all-around customer favorite. In fact, the vast majority of consumers — 80% — reported purchasing non-chocolate candy since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the National Confectioners Association (NCA). And the category’s not expected to slow anytime soon. Overall, the non-chocolate category is expected to reach $12.2…
How Can CBD Assist in Exercise Recovery?
With so much CBD coverage in the news, retailers and consumers alike are asking how this product can assist their health and wellness. To understand this, you must first understand from where CBD is derived. Cannabis is a plant of the Cannabaceae family and contains more than eighty biologically active chemical compounds. The two most…
How Can C-Stores Better Market Their Roller Grill Offers?
The roller grill has many advantages for convenience stores, not the least of which is its ability to satisfy hungry customers crunched for time, without significant upkeep or labor required, compared with made-to-order foodservice. Still, like all offers, it can easily become stale if it’s not regularly updated and given proper consideration. It may seem…
How Can the Independent C-Store Operator Develop a Corporate Communications Plan?
Amazingly, many companies do not think about communications — both internally and externally — until it is a necessity. A crisis occurs, a reaction follows, and, in many cases, they do not necessarily put the best foot forward. Even small companies can have an effective communications strategy that enables them to articulate company news efficiently.…
What Are CBD Topicals, and How Do They Work?
There are three different types of topicals – lotions, creams and salves. Typically, topicals are a mixture of an emulsifier, such as beeswax, with water and oil. For CBD topicals, the CBD extract is added to the oil. What makes each type different from the others is its water content in comparison to oil. Salves…