Social media best practices continue to evolve and savvy c-stores are adapting their strategies to drive engagement with customers across major social platforms in 2023. Major c-store brands today are active on popular platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. C-store brands should consider joining TikTok in 2023, but to be successful they’ll need to consider…
Will the End of Flavors Mean Better Cigars?
Change always produces unintended consequences to go along with whatever seemed like a good idea at the time. When desktop computers took much of the drudgery out of corporate planning and finance, the intended benefits would include reduced paper use that would save entire forests. The result turned out to be a 10-fold increase in…
Doug Haugh Exits Parkland USA
Doug Haugh, president at Parkland USA, has left the company, Parkland USA confirmed. Jay Erickson, chief operating officer (COO), has stepped in as interim president. Haugh served as president of Parkland USA for five years, during which he oversaw the acquisition of 20 companies in 36 months. Under Haugh’s leadership, Parkland USA tripled its fleet…
The #1 Selling Disposable Vape in the U.S
Mi-One Brands is one of the few American Distributors to partner with Elf Bar, becoming a Master Distributor for an assortment of Elf-Brands. Lost Mary OS5000, Elf BC3500, the new Elf Bar Ultra, and the best-selling Elf BC5000 are all manufactured by Elf Bar. Award-winning & dedicated Customer Service, $200 off your First Online Order,…
Peter Tamburro to Receive NAG’s Lifetime Award
Through the years, many individuals have selflessly dedicated their time and energy to ensuring that the National Advisory Group (NAG) succeeds and holds a special place with convenience store retailers. NAG is committed to honoring these individuals with the NAG Lifetime Award for Convenience Retailing. Peter Tamburro is atop the list of retailers who have…
YEO Conference Kicks Off at Nouria Energy
The eighth annual Young Executives Organization Conference (YEO) kicked off at Nouria Energy in Worcester, Mass., on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, drawing young executives and next-generation leaders for two days of networking, educational sessions and convenience store tours. John Lofstock, executive director of the National Advisory Group (NAG), welcomed attendees to the event. “I am…
NATSO Promotes LeeAnn Goheen to Senior Director
NATSO, representing the nation’s travel centers and truckstops, announced that LeeAnn Goheen has been promoted to Senior Director of Government Affairs. Further expanding the organization’s government affairs capacity, NATSO also announced the hiring of Thereza Cevidanes as a Manager of Government Affairs. NATSO continues to enhance its Government Affairs team to implement NATSO’s strategic plan…
Make Your Voice Heard Against FDA
Time is running out for convenience store retailers to make their voices heard regarding FDA’s proposed ban on flavored cigars. This rule would hurt Swisher and other loyal supplier partners in the convenience channel. It would also have a major impact on businesses including convenience store owners and employees. Please take a minute to make…
How Can I Avoid Thefts in My Stores?
Organized retail crime (ORC) has progressively worsened over the years, and many retailers are suffering and losing at least 30 billion dollars yearly. Theft can happen from anyone at any time, including employees and customers – even children. Merchants must constantly watch their backs and prioritize preventing anyone from stealing from their store. With the…
Your People Define Your Brand
If you ask a dozen convenience store executives how to define their brand and their culture, you may get 12 different variations of the same answer. I’m certain all of them will agree that their people drive their brand. After all, you can draw up the best plans, map out the best planogram and buy…