More than 400 Circle K stores throughout North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia will soon carry a line of CBD products from Ignite International Brands, a Los Angeles-based global consumer packaged goods brand. The partnership between the companies calls for the launch of two CBD gummies, two CBD sport creams, three CBD essential oils…
Key Takeaways From CStore Decisions’ Webinar on COVID-19
On Monday, March 30, CStore Decisions hosted a webinar titled, “What Will You Do If Your Store Is Contaminated By COVID-19?” where a panel of experts discussed best practices in operations and sanitation during the pandemic. Moderator John Lofstock, editor of CStore Decisions Group, was joined by featured speakers Scott Apter, president of Apter Industries;…
Developing a COVID-19 Response Plan for Your Convenience Store
In early March, as the COVID-19 pandemic began to make headline news in the U.S., Roy Strasburger, president of StrasGlobal, a retail management solutions company, was putting together a task force of team members to determine the best course of action. Today, the company’s “COVID-19 Response Plan” is guiding its response in these difficult times.…
Safe and Sanitary: Is Trust on Your Menu?
Over the course of the continuing new coronavirus crisis, foodservice business analyst Datassential has been steadily studying and surveying changing consumer attitudes toward food prepared outside of the home. Below is a summary of the company’s fourth installment – “COVID-19 Report 4: Hands Off” – along with a link to the full report online along…
Chains Adapt, Prioritize Safety and Service During Pandemic
As the COVID-19 pandemic progresses, c-stores are doing on a faster track what the convenience industry has done time and again for decades – adapt. Chains, large and small, have implemented safety measures recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as federal, state and local authorities, as operators juggle long-valued…
Starbucks, Dunkin’ Move to Take-Out Model in All US Locations
Starbucks and Dunkin’ have implemented a carry-out, drive-through and delivery model at all company-owned stores in the U.S., effective March 15 and 17, respectively. “As we navigate through the challenges of COVID-19, I want to reiterate our commitment to the health and safety of our guests, franchisees, employees and the communities we serve,” said Dave Hoffmann,…
Cash Security is Store Security
Store security generally focuses on avoiding theft, robbery and shrinkage. One potentially overlooked but important way to keep your store, customers and employees safe is to keep your cash safe. One way to do that is to secure the cash with a smart safe that keeps you connected to your money, while keeping employees safe.…
Quality Rules Car Wash
As attitudes about the environment changed, so did attitudes about car washes. But not in the way you may think. “We’ve been in the car wash industry since 1974, and I think our biggest competition then was people washing in the driveway,” said Paul Vercollone, senior vice president of VERC Enterprises, which operates 33 c-stores…
Stewart’s Shops Outlines COVID-19 Safety Measures
New York-based Stewart’s Shops has announced the measures it’s taking to keep customers and employees safe from the coronavirus, or COVID-19. Stewart’s will continue to safeguard its customers, shops and partners by practicing proper sanitation and hygiene, which includes diligent hand-washing for at least 20 seconds, food prep and customer area surface sanitation and consistent…
COVID-19 Fears Affecting Dining Behavior, Says New Report
With foodservice now a mainstay of convenience store revenue, new research by food and beverage market analyst Datassential can help c-stores in efforts to combat negative attitudes of dining out fueled by fears of contracting the illness. The news recently has a hyper-focus on COVID-19 — the coronavirus — and the public reaction to it. How…