Customer data science consultant dunnhumby this week announced QuikTrip, Wawa and Sheetz are the top retailers in the $654.3 billion U.S. Convenience market, according to the second annual dunnhumby “Retailer Preference Index for the Convenience Channel” (RPI). Released today, the RPI surveyed nearly 7,000 U.S. households to determine which of the top 27 c-store retailers…
Building Loyalty Has Its Own Rewards
There’s little doubt that loyalty programs pay off for c-store operators. Loyalty program members are known to purchase more, bringing a higher basket ring per shopping trip. How much more do they spend? According to the June 2019 “C-Store Shopper Report: How to Fuel Customer Loyalty” by Researchscape International, commissioned by software developer PDI, rewards…
Sheetz Kicks Off October Campaign for Special Olympics
Altoona, Pa.-based Sheetz this week announced a new October campaign to raise funds for the Special Olympics, a nonprofit focused on creating a new world of inclusion and community. Customers at all of Sheetz’s 596 locations will have the opportunity to support the Special Olympics through donation boxes near the register and also adding donations…
7-Eleven Opens First Mall Location in the U.S.
7-Eleven opened its first store in a U.S. mall is now open in Brandon, Fla. The chain is planning to open seven mall stores this year. “This year we’ve opened new concept stores in sporting venues and airports to meet the convenience needs of our customers,” said Charles Bantos, 7-Eleven director of corporate development. “Our…
Nominate Young Executives for the 2019 List of 40 Under 40 Leaders to Watch
Do you work with brilliant up-and-coming young executives or next-generation leaders, who are under 40 years old? Each year CStore Decisions and the Young Executives Organization (YEO) introduce their list of 40 Under 40 C-Store Leaders to Watch. Please help CStore Decisions and YEO identify the industry’s top next-generation leaders. Nominees must be retailers from…
Details in the Data: Technology Dominates NAG Ideas Boot Camp
The 2019 National Advisory Group conference wrapped up with an hour-long Ideas Boot Camp, an open discussion format with industry leaders and conference attendees able to hash out the ins and outs of challenges facing the c-store industry, as well as topics presented in NAG’s “Burning Issues” sessions. NAG Executive Director John Lofstock guided the…
NAG Keynote Presentation: Check-In is the New Checkout
Join us Wednesday, Sept. 11, from 8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. at the National Advisory Group (NAG) Conference for a special keynote presentation from Richard Crone, president of Crone Consulting LLC on “Check-in is the New Checkout.” A panel discussion on reducing friction and cashier-less sites will follow featuring Crone as well as retailers Gus…
CStore Decisions Honors Weigel’s as 2019 Chain of the Year
CLICK TO REGISTER NOW FOR THE CHAIN OF THE YEAR DINNER The Chain of the Year Dinner honoring Weigel’s will be held on Wed, Oct 2, 2019 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT at The Fox Theatre in Atlanta. Outstanding leadership, great stores and unsurpassed customer service are the hallmarks of the convenience store industry’s…
National Advisory Group Announces Six Scholarship Winners
We all know the importance of a well-educated workforce and the convenience store landscape is certainly no exception. The National Advisory Group (NAG) Scholarship Fund was developed to help NAG members looking to further their careers and help their children offset the growing cost of a college education. As the founder of Nice N Easy…
Hershey Enhances Online Portal With Product Ordering
The Hershey Company, celebrating 125 years as a category management and snacks leader, is offering a new time-saving and profit-building tool for retailers through its Hershey Solutions online portal. The site, launched in 2018, allows convenience store decision makers to quickly capitalize on new product launches and shopper trends. Beginning this summer, registered retailers are…