By Copeland CC200 pilot program drives significant refrigeration performance improvements while simplifying case management When Copeland engineers began product development for the CC200 Case Controller in 2018, they set out to leverage the latest control technologies and address retailers’ greatest refrigeration challenges. The team took a “blank slate” approach to hardware and software design, creating…
Three Reasons Fuel Dispensers are the Cornerstone of Convenient Customer Experience
By John Morris, Dover Fueling Solutions Senior Director, Technology Platform Integration Our industry is built on the tenet of convenience, but what does that mean? The term isn’t measured or defined in one way by consumers, though there are key elements behind what many consider a convenient experience. According to Numerator, 82% of shoppers rate…
Cash recycling: five surprising advantages to your bottom line
As convenience store operators seek to cut costs in an uncertain economy, increasing efficiency in cash management is a smart strategy. The experience of Hutch’s convenience stores points to five ways companies can benefit from implementing a cash recycling solution. Oftentimes, convenience store owners don’t quantify the cost of cash handling when they’re looking to…
ThinAir with Electrostatic HEPA Provides Pure Convenience
By Joshua Griffing, Director of Marketing & International Sales Every C-Store manager—and management at any public facility in the country, for that matter—is keenly familiar with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the importance of compliance with its guidelines. The ADA Standards for Accessible Design were established in the 1990s to ensure all Americans,…
Walk-In Panels: It’s What’s Inside That Counts
By Lynn Burge, Sr. Marketing Manager, Refrigerated Solutions Group Walk-in coolers may look similar on the outside but it’s what’s on the inside that counts. Probably no factor makes a bigger difference in performance than the panel insulation. But there are different types of insulation and they vary in efficiency. Because panel insulation helps determine…
What C-Stores Can Learn From a Dairy Queen Owner With 86% Retention
Sponsored by Sprockets In the realm of convenience stores, the challenge of finding and retaining qualified employees remains a persistent struggle. In an era dominated by the “click-to-apply” culture, where job applications flood in within moments, operators are left wading through a sea of candidates, only a fraction of which might be suitable for the…
An Ideal C-Store Solution: ThinAir with Electrostatic HEPA
By Joshua Griffing, Director of Marketing & International Sales The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), established in the 1990s, is well known among specifiers and C-Store managers throughout the United States. Its purpose is to ensure public spaces are accessible to all Americans without any difficulties or impediments. Since 2016, Excel Dryer has offered the…
What C-Stores Can Learn from a McDonald’s Franchisee Reducing Turnover by 24 Percent
Sponsored by Sprockets High turnover is a common challenge in the convenience store industry. Many establishments struggle to retain qualified and experienced staff. The NACS State of the Industry Compensation Report found that The full-time employee turnover rate was 119%, and the part-time employee turnover rate was 182% in 2021. Fast-food chains face similar issues…
On-demand labeling provides unmatched convenience for retailers
By Dan Lydigsen, Director, Retail & Hospitality Sales For competitive retailers, digital tools like POS, ERP, and EDI software systems are integral for automation, real-time visibility, and an improved customer experience. However, the technology needed to execute these systems—like labeling and printing tools—are just as necessary when it comes to improving ROI and operational efficiency.…
Alaskan Food Bank Takes Control of Refrigeration Upgrade
Donated E3 supervisory control drives uptime, refrigeration reliability and food security for state of Alaska By Copeland Founded in 1979, the Food Bank of Alaska in Anchorage ships donations statewide to 150 partner food pantries, soup kitchens, senior centers and children’s programs — with a goal of feeding their hungry neighbors. For many years, it…