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Tobacco Braces for 2022
Between COVID-19, FDA denials and proposed federal tax hikes, the tobacco category faced plenty of obstacles last year. What’s in …
How the Independent C-Store Operator Can Become Operationally Excellent
Achieving operational excellence requires careful planning in the areas of training, marketing and customer service, among others.
How Can C-Stores Upsell Candy?
Factors include employee education and motivation, strong promotional offers and effective marketing and merchandising.
How Can C-Stores Grow HBA Sales?
Analyzing sales data, removing slow sellers and rotating seasonal items can help can help drive health and beauty aid sales …
How Did COVID-19 Impact Candy Sales at C-Stores?
Many customers reached for sweet treats when the pandemic arrived.
Sweetening Fall Candy Sales
After an uncertain 18 months, candy sales are looking promising with better-for-you varieties, mega packs of gum and mints, and …
5 Healthy Opportunities for C-Stores
Customers say they’re interested in healthy eating, a concept that means different things to different shoppers. This gives c-stores numerous …
How Can Convenience Stores Protect Tobacco Sales?
Executing the basics and staying active to fight against government overreach are among the keys to maintaining solid tobacco sales.
Chocolate Outlook Seems Sweet
Chocolate sales are on the upswing at convenience stores, and retailers are optimistic for the months ahead as pandemic restrictions …
What’s a Snack Cake?
The snack cake segment accounts for nearly $4.8 million in sales for convenience stores.