If it seems like the sustainability trend is everywhere, that’s because it is. Walmart recently launched Project Gigaton, with a stated goal of reducing emissions in its supply chain by one gigaton by 2030. LEED certification has become an aspiration for many convenience stores opening new buildings. California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) calls for…
NOCO Express Finishes Remodel of Depew C-Store
Updated location features expanded fresh food selection. NOCO Express has finished renovations at its store located at 5114 Transit Road, at the corner of Como Park Boulevard, Depew, N.Y. The month-long interior and exterior remodel features an updated look and expanded fresh and convenient food offerings. “We are always looking at ways to enhance the…
Developing Real Estate: How to Find and Invest in Great Locations
The retail industry is more dynamic than ever. Retailers must evolve to succeed over the next decade. However, the cost of real estate continues to rise so convenience store operators must make wise decisions about how to develop properties. This important issue will discussed only at the 2017 National Advisory Group (NAG) Conference in Nashville…
Taking Sandwich Sales to a Higher Level
With foodservice taking on a greater role in the industry, retailers find themselves with a tough decision: invest in a commissary, partner with a third party or build an in-house brand of their own. The battle for share of stomach has taken many twists and turns for convenience stores over the years. What began with…
Join Us for the 2017 NAG Conference in Nashville
With an agenda featuring more than a dozen speakers from the convenience store industry’s leading chains, NAG 2017 is one industry conference you cannot afford to miss. The convenience store industry continues to grow sales at record numbers, but the stakes have never been higher as convenience store owners face competition from multiple retail channels.…
KickBack Rewards Systems to Showcase its Industry-Leading Loyalty Solutions at the National Restaurant Association (NRA) Show
Restaurant operators and fast-food retailers looking to drive loyalty can learn about KickBack’s innovative loyalty solutions by visiting the KickBack team at Booth 5670 at The National Restaurant (NRA) Show from May 20-23 in Chicago. Creating a customer loyalty program is an excellent way for restaurants to keep their satisfied customers returning for future business.…
The Importance of Drip Coffee in Convenience Stores
This year is slated to be the breakout year for convenience store foodservice programs. For this, we have to thank the 56% of consumers overall (67% of Millennials and 60% of Gen Zers) who agree that c-stores are just as capable as restaurants of offering fresh-prepared food and beverages. As convenience stores bolster their food…
McIntosh Energy Ups its Ante in the Vape Category
By Andrew McIntosh, McIntosh Energy McIntosh Energy has recognized that the demand for eliquid within its c-store locations has grown and, barring the FDA’s apparent efforts to diminish or eliminate the vaping industry, is likely to continue to grow for the foreseeable future. McIntosh Energy is happy to respond to this market demand in order…
Love’s Opens Two New Kansas Travel Stops
On Thurs., June 30, 2016, Love’s Travel Stops opened two new stores in Kansas. One of the new stores is located at U.S. Highway 81 and 7th Street, Belleville, Kan., and the other is located along U.S. Highway 54 and U.S Highway 83 in Liberal, Kan. Belleville, Kan. Location The new store in Belleville, Kan. has…
Wawa Celebrates 700th Convenience Store
C-store customers can enjoy free coffee through Aug. 30, and other grand opening specials. Wawa Inc. has opened its 700th c-store location. The new site opened Thursday, Aug. 20, in Bradenton, Fla. at 5306 14th St., Bradenton. A grand opening event began at 8 a.m. Thursday, the Bradenton Herald reported. The grand opening include 700-themed…