CStore Decisions Executive Editor Erin Del Conte speaks with Daniel Burrus, global futurist, speaker and best-selling author to learn more about the tech disruption on the horizon for 2021 and how c-stores can position themselves for success. One key is to identify the hard trends — future facts that will occur — and build opportunities…
Podcast: Food and Beverage Trends to Watch
WGSN Director of Food & Drink and established trendologist Kara Nielsen spoke with CStore Decisions Associate Editor Isabelle Gustafson about the latest food and beverage trends to come out of the pandemic — from oat milk to canned cocktails to hatch chiles and more — and what to look for in the years to come.…
Smoker Friendly President Terry Gallagher Talks Tobacco Industry
Terry Gallagher, president of Smoker Friendly International, sat down with CStore Decisions Editor John Lofstock to discuss the state of the tobacco industry, pending legislation and how to be a responsible tobacco retailer. CStore Decisions · CStore Decisions Live Interview with Terry Gallagher
Podcast: Whatley Oil Co. Grows Zelmo’s Zip In
CStore Decisions Executive Editor Erin Del Conte speaks with Slaton Whatley, director of operations of Whatley Oil Co., and a third-generation member of the family business. The Columbus, Ga.-based company operates Zelmo’s Zip In convenience stores. Slaton shares the chain’s growth plans in the months ahead. The company is remodeling its fleet of company-owned stores…
Podcast: Inventor of ‘smoodi’ Talks About Fresh, Clean Fruit Smoothie Machine
Boston-based fruit smoothie machine maker smoodi is the brainchild of a pair of engineers who also harbor an entrepreneurial spirit. Senior Editor Thomas Mulloy and CStore Decisions Live talked with Munich-born Pascal Kriesche, one half of the duo collaborating to deliver fruit-based smoothies to customers looking for a refreshing beverage that’s healthy, fresh and clean…
Podcast: The Hassan Family Grows Power Market Convenience Stores
CStore Decisions Executive Editor Erin Del Conte speaks with Sal Hassan, president and CEO of H&S Energy, and his son Amir Hassan, operations coordinator for H&S Energy. The family-owned company is expanding its network of company-owned Power Market convenience stores and ExtraMile locations, while launching a wholesale distribution branch, proprietary delivery service, loyalty program and…
CWU Executive Chef on Campus Changes, Fresh Bar Concept
CStore Decisions Associate Editor Isabelle Gustafson catches up with Central Washington University (CWU) Executive Chef Joe Ritchie about the campus’ new Fresh Bar concept, which offers healthy food options using fresh produce grown right on campus, as well as some more traditional comfort food staples. At the start of the fall semester, the campus dining…
Podcast: Speed Mart’s Entrepreneurial Spirit
Viral “Joe” Patel immigrated to the United States at the age of 10 along with his immediate family. By his teenage years, he was working in his grandfather’s convenience store. Now, he and his brother — along with other family members — operate a small chain begun with the purchase and renovation of one store,…
Podcast: What is Blockchain?
CStore Decisions’ Executive Editor Erin Del Conte speaks with Jeremie Myhren, chief information officer for Rockford, Ill.-based Road Ranger convenience stores, and the chairman of the Young Executives Organization (YEO) about blockchain. Blockchain was invented in 2008 in response to the financial crisis. But what exactly is it, how does it work and what do…
Podcast: Chris Postlewaite Talks Cruizers Foodservice
CStore Decisions Associate Editor Isabelle Gustafson speaks with North Carolina-based Cruizers Director of Foodservice Chris Postlewaite, who joined the 26-store chain in May. Postlewaite shares his plans for improving upon and expanding Cruizers’ foodservice program, with a focus on pizza and fried chicken. This podcast is sponsored by Hoshizaki, manufacturer and marketer of a wide…