In the current labor environment, convenience stores are focused on how to maintain or improve store operations using automation. One area of operations that is often overlooked is cash handling. Cash still accounts for 30 percent of all in-person transactions; however, c-stores typically have higher amounts of cash transactions than other retail businesses. This makes…

By Kendra Keller, Vice President and General Manager, North America, Dover Fueling Solutions & Scott Negley, Senior Director of Product Management, Dover Fueling Solutions Our industry doesn’t have a longstanding reputation for leading digital transformation and advances toward clean energy. That window is opening at an accelerating pace. Consumers expect improved sustainability. They demand customized…

Before Dennis Dirkse, Vice President of Retail Operations for Alta Convenience, found MeazureUp last year, his staff was conducting site visits at their Philips 66, Conoco, and ExxonMobil stores the old-fashioned way. Information was gathered with paper and pen, then reports were emailed and forwarded throughout the organization, often with many people on copy and…

Fuel retailers can be broken down into three categories: Exiters – those looking to sell their stations/business Existers – those not looking to make any changes at all Excellers – those looking to optimize their stations and grow their business We’ve learned that while all retailers differ in some way, excellers are always consistent in…

By Jenn Bloomhuff, Market Development Senior Manager-Grocery, Convenience and Non-Food Retail B2B Much of a customer’s experience at the pump is out of the hands of retailers like you, a challenging reality, especially in a time of skyrocketing gas prices. Today, people are pulling up already frustrated before ever opening their car door. At the…

By Ray Abramson, MeazureUp Chief Operating Officer Founded in 1946, Campbell Oil Company is a third generation family owned and operated business. Minuteman Food Marts, their convenience store division, has been making travel easier and more comfortable for motorists in North and South Carolina for almost 50 years. Locations are staffed by friendly sales associates…

The convenience store industry has continuously proved it is one of the most adaptable and resilient industries as they’ve overcome difficult operational obstacles during the pandemic. However, there are still challenges today that continue to present their own concerns. Here are three challenges that c-stores will face in 2022, and how to solve them. Labor…

Converting your sites to E15 is an easy switch, and we at Growth Energy are here to help guide you through the process. Our team of experts lead the industry when it comes to information and guidance on E15 compatibility with existing equipment. For most equipment, you don’t need to replace your tanks, you don’t…

By Perry Kuklin, Director of Marketing and Business Development, Lavi Industries The checkout line is an integral part of any retail business. Not only does it facilitate the completion of transactions and drive customer satisfaction levels, but it also stands on prime profit-earning real estate. Your checkout line can help you capitalize on the 40%…

By Art Lopez, Director of Marketing, Tea for Finlays Americas Tea has had a complicated history in America.  Beginning with the Boston Tea Party, a profound moment in the origin story of our nation, and one that has defined America’s relationship with tea ever since.  That event distorted Americans view of tea as a pro-British…