It may not make sense at first, but did you know your convenience store can attract repeat customers, even if your prices aren’t the lowest in town. Conversely, you might have the lowest prices and yet, see many ‘one-and-done’ customers. People remember a store by how the shopping experience made them feel. It’s about way…
Foxtrot Launches National Delivery Platform With Gift Boxes
Convenience store chain Foxtrot is launching a national delivery platform, Foxtrot Anywhere, which curates the gift boxes, top-selling treats and more, pulled directly from the top-sellers in store, as well as what’s trending. The launch is additionally being kicked off in partnership with Nilou Motamed, TV personality and former editor-in-chief of Food & Wine magazine,…
Yesway Opens Latest Store in Texas
Yesway, CStore Decisions’ 2021 Convenience Store Chain of the Year, celebrated the opening of its newest store, an Allsup’s Market in Slaton, Texas. Customers were treated to foodservice items and product giveaways as the chain debuted its third Allsup’s Market concept store, and first ever location in Slaton. This is the third Allsup’s Market concept…
Shell and Kroger Team Up for Food and Fuel Points
Shell and Kroger announced a new partnership in several major Florida markets that will allow customers order fresh groceries online at Kroger.com, have them delivered to their home and earn Fuel Points to save on fuel at Shell. By shopping at Kroger.com and earning Fuel Points, customers can save up to $1 per gallon by…
NCR Outlines What’s Fueling the Convenience Sector in 2021
Visits to convenience stores have changed significantly, impacted by safety concerns, EMV payment rules, vehicle types and so much more. In the United States, while the number of convenience store transactions decreased 13.9% in 2020, industry inside sales increased 1.5% as customers visited local convenience stores for daily shopping needs. And, while fuel sales struggled…
Stewart’s Scooping Summertime Ice Cream Flavors
Summer is the most anticipated time of the year for Stewart’s Shops ice cream fans because it’s new flavor time. The Saratoga Springs, N.Y.-based chain’s seasonal, limited-edition flavors now available at the cone counter. Here’s the lineup: If you’re looking for a flavor that’s fruity and decadent, try Marionberry Cookie. This marionberry ice cream has…
TravelCenters Releases 2021 Q2 Financials
TravelCenters of America announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2021. The chain reported improved net income up just over $2 million over the previous year and increases of 60.6% EBITDA and 26% EBITDAR. “TA’s Transformation Plan has been underway for approximately 15 months, and our operating results for the second quarter demonstrate…
Are Merchant Branded Digital Gift Cards Right for Convenience Stores?
Convenience store operators can increase their digital gift card business — and stay relevant to the way consumers are purchasing gift products — with merchant branded digital gifts and cards that offer enhanced features. Over the past 15 years, c-stores have utilized gift cards as a way to increase gasoline sales. Over the past five,…
Hoshizaki America Certified ‘Georgia Made’
Hoshizaki America has been certified as “Georgia Made” by the Georgia Department of Economic Development, thanks to Hoshizaki’s ice machines and refrigeration products that are produced in the cities of Peachtree City and Griffin. The Georgia Made program was created to support the industries manufacturing a wide variety of products across the state. Having Hoshizaki…
Nominate Next-Generation Leaders for the 40 Under 40
CStore Decisions needs your help identifying next-generation leaders for our 2021 class of 40 Under 40 C-Store Leaders to Watch. Do you work with bright up-and-coming young executives or next-generation leaders who are under 40 years old? Nominate them today at the link below. Nominees must be retailers from a convenience store or petroleum chain…