Dos Equis, the Official Beer Sponsor of the College Football Playoff, announced a new promotion running August through October. Every week, the brand will give football fans a chance to win over 400 prizes, including tickets to the College Football National Championship game in New Orleans. “It’s no secret that college football fans are checking…
Developing Your Digital Strategy
The hype around artificial intelligence (AI) has never been higher and one industry where it has a chance to make a major impact on profits is retail. From interpreting data to predicting sales needs, AI is redefining retail. The National Advisory Group (NAG) Conference this September will feature a panel moderated by Paul Roetzer, founder…
Yesway Partners with Operation Homefront to Support Military Families
Yesway joined with Operation Homefront in saluting those serving in the U.S. military and their families during a check presentation ceremony at the chain’s corporate office in Beverly, Mass. In support of the company’s steadfast commitment to the U.S. military and first responders, Yesway serves as a National Two-Star Partner with Operation Homefront, a national…
How Cashier-less Sites Will Impact the C-Store Industry
Amazon and other cashier-less concepts are no longer a novelty. They are fast becoming destinations in markets such as San Francisco, Seattle and Chicago, and they are challenging conventional convenience stores in the race for time-pressed customers. Beyond retail competition, the concept is also changing consumer behavior to expect a frictionless experience. While some municipalities…
Foodservice Strategies in Small Spaces
Space limitations used to be the bane of convenience store operators who wanted a professional foodservice program. But now manufacturers are stepping up to the plate with equipment that serves multiple purposes and still fits nicely within the c-store footprint. Choosing the right equipment can often be an overwhelming task given the range of options…
Coca-Cola Launches ‘Make Your Mix’ Contest
Coke is launching its first-ever “Make Your Mix” contest, giving consumers a chance to win a $10,000 grand prize by mixing Coca-Cola Freestyle drinks to create the perfect flavor combination. Once they’ve crafted the perfect mix, consumers can submit the recipe on Twitter or Instagram with the hashtag #MakeYourMixContest. Entries must contain a photo and a…
How to Lobby on the Local Level
The voice of convenience store retailers matters more than ever. Whether it’s increasing tobacco taxes, rising minimum wages, fuel regulations or credit card fees, convenience store owners need to make their voices heard on the important issues integral to store sales. Lobbying is an essential part of our democratic system and can help bring about…
Sheetz Giving Away $300,000 Through Rewards Card Sweepstakes
Sheetz is giving away a total of $300,000 this summer through the MySheetz rewards card. The company’s Summer Shweepstakes kicked off June 1 and will run through the end of August. One grand prize winner will be selected in each of the three monthly random drawings, for a total of three grand prize winners of $100,000.…
Slideshow: The Grocery Stocks Local, Organic Products
The Grocery, a Cleveland-based c-store chain with two locations, is finding a niche with healthy, local options. Stay tuned to the June issue of Convenience Store Decisions for more on how this unconventional convenience store chain is attracting customers. 1. New Location Owner Rachel Kingsbury opened The Grocery’s second location in 2018 on the ground…
Kellogg’s Promotes Upcoming Spider-Man Movie with Packaging, Sweepstakes
Kellogg’s is launching a promotion featuring Spider-Man: Far From Home, the upcoming summer movie release from Sony Pictures, in theaters July 5. The national promotion combines colorful, on-pack Spider-Man graphics with the Kellogg’s products customers know and love. Plus, consumers will get a chance to win a trip to locations like London or Venice and “Escape Far…