Communities are unique, from how they gather to what businesses best suit their needs. Residents crave local conveniences, and the best spots are built specifically with their community in mind. In Roseau, Minn., the local Cenex c-store is just that. Through an upgrade financing program, independent c-store owners under the Cenex retail brand have been…
Valero Initiates App-based ‘Starter Plan’ Promo Program
San Antonio, Texas-based Valero announced the launch of the Valero Starter Plan, a new brand program in partnership with GetUpside, a technology company that delivers new customers to fuel retailers around the country. Valero stations will be able to join the GetUpside network at no cost to them in an effort to win new customers…
New Market Intelligence Option for C-Store Retailers
Convenience store operators have a new option for informed pricing decisions through PriceAdvantage, a patented software solution that helps retailers optimize and manage fuel prices, then automatically executes price changes to the POS, pumps and price signs. The company announced this week a new subscription service — Market Share Business Intelligence. This cloud-based solution provides…
The 2021 Foodservice Report
Since the COVID-19 pandemic arrived, it has steered the course of consumer trends with a heavy hand, advancing the adoption of technology while simultaneously altering food and beverage preferences and demands. Even as convenience store retailers rushed to adapt, food sales suffered at many c-stores. Convenience foodservice sales overall declined an estimated 8.6% in 2020,…
Targeting a Vertical Market
Over my career I have worked with a number of organizations where making inroads into certain verticals (industries) was critical for our success. Whether you target the banking, healthcare, automotive, technology, etc. verticals for your business, a comprehensive approach should be taken in order to garner the best results. With my background, one of the…
What Are Modern Oral Nicotine Pouches?
The overall tobacco category long has been a primary profit driver for convenience stores, but for years, there was limited product innovation. Then along came electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) such as e-cigarettes and vaping devices. Whereas ENDS offer combustible cigarette smokers an alternative experience, they don’t serve as a comparable substitute for smokeless tobacco…
COVID-19 Pandemic Increases Snack Consumption
In recent years snack food occasions and consumption have been growing, but the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the demand for snacks among U.S. consumers even more. Whether it’s for a nutritious treat, comfort from stress, or a quick meal, U.S. consumers increasingly are turning to fruits, nuts, and ready-to-eat snack foods throughout…
Flyers Energy Acquires Mansfield Energy Sites
Flyers Energy has acquired Fleet Express Commercial Fueling, the Ohio unattended “cardlock” fueling division of Mansfield Energy Corp. The locations—in and around Dayton, Ohio—will be added to Flyers Energy’s Quick Fuel offering on the CFN network. Flyers is actively acquiring commercial fueling companies that fit with their plan to grow nationwide. “This string of locations…
TA Truck Service Expands Telematics Capabilities
TravelCenters of America Inc. and vehicle intelligence Company Spireonre are collaborating to bring installation services for FleetLocate® trailer telematics devices to TA Truck Service centers. Professional drivers can now have new trailer telematics solutions installed, or have existing ones upgraded, while visiting one of over 250 TA Truck Service centers nationwide or when utilizing TA’s…
Sheetz, Wawa CEOs Chill Out for Special Olympics
In honor of Special Olympics Pennsylvania’s February “Burrr-tual” (Virtual) Polar Pop, Pennsylvania-based convenience store chains Sheetz and Wawa teamed up to support an organization near and dear to both convenience retailers by donating $5,000 each in support of the organization’s mission and impact in their hometown state. Additionally, in a show of unification, Sheetz CEO…