By Sandeep Singh, Product Manager – Digital Platforms, DFS Managing dispensers across networks of retail fueling locations can be challenging. In addition, retailers typically don’t know when a dispenser isn’t operating correctly until a customer tells them, which is too late. Approximately 39 million Americans fill up their gas tanks every day at fuel dispensers,…
How to boost c-store employee morale during uncertain times
These are uncertain times for c-store owners and operators, as well as for leaders in larger c-store chains. Once the initial lockdowns phased out, sales haven’t typically been an issue for most c-stores during the pandemic. But there have been plenty of other concerns. Staff morale is low — and that’s if you can find…
The future of convenience retail is here – Subscriptions! Are you ready?
By Paula Thomas, Chief Content Officer at Liquid Barcodes Subscriptions for our favorite products have always been popular and of course, they are also a powerful business tool that drives recurring revenue for brands across a multitude of industries – think Netflix, Amazon Prime, Apple Music, and many more. With astonishing success stories in 2020…
Automation improves productivity despite labor shortages
Ensuring that store needs are fully addressed is a daunting task. In addition to the everyday struggle of focusing on customer service, food availability, and food safety, the pandemic has brough about a labor shortage that is exacerbating the frequent employee turnover that has typically been an issue for c-stores. When you add the challenge…
The new Sirius disposable vape by VaporLax
By Geoff Habicht, President & Co-Founder When making purchasing decisions for Convenience Stores, it is always important to know what the next top-selling disposable vape on the market will be. With our industry’s ever-changing vape laws, it is important to purchase from a company that understands these vape laws and has PMTA-accepted product lines. An easy choice for…
The price advantage is growing with E15
In the competitive fuel sales business, retailers need every advantage they can get to generate maximum fuel sales volume, increase margins, and drive consumer traffic. Converting your sites to E15 is an easy switch, and Growth Energy has a team of experts that can guide you through the process. And don’t worry, E15 can still…
DFS Fleet Mobility-As-A-Service
We’ve all heard it before — the market is moving to digital and the industry is changing before our eyes. Consumers are proving this by voting for convenience with their dollars. As a result, consumer expectations are higher than ever when it comes to personalized experiences. Having goods delivered to your house or providing new…
Four reasons C-Stores should invest in cash recycling technology
By Stephanie Jordan Convenience stores were the first to adopt cash automation in their locations. Smart safes have helped these businesses reduce risk and decrease bank fees by eliminating employee trips to the bank. However, after years of limited options, there is now an alternative to automate virtually all cash activity in the c-store.…
Biodiesel 201: Beyond the Basics
By Steve Klein, Senior Manager, Marketing, Renewable Energy Group Perhaps you know the basics of biodiesel or you’ve read our Biodiesel 101 article in CStore Decisions. And now that you’ve seen biodiesel’s growth in North America over the last several years, maybe it’s time to learn even more. That’s why we’re back with Biodiesel 201.…
E15 boosts your bottom line
In the competitive fuel sales business, retailers need every advantage they can get to generate maximum fuel sales volume, increase margins, and drive consumer traffic. Converting your sites to E15 is an easy switch and Growth Energy has a team of experts that can guide you through the process. And don’t worry, E15 can still…