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Industry Innovation

C-Store Layout Considerations

The success of a convenience shop starts with a successful c-store layout. These are the most important factors to consider when developing retail floor plans... Read more
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Jun 17, 2022
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Kerrie Gill
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Food Broker News

Shopping Local at C-Stores

Stocking local products boost business for c-stores. Consumers are eager to keep their money local. It doesn't stop at locally sourced beer and coffee, though.
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Jun 17, 2022
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Kerrie Gill
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Industry Innovation

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in the Food Industry

From sustainable food packaging to cutting down on food waste, food manufacturers are taking corporate social responsibility by creating eco-friendly solutions.
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Jun 10, 2022
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Kerrie Gill
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Food Broker News

Electric Vehicle Charging - The Risk for C-Stores

While EV charging is a new and exciting business venture for many convenience stores, electric vehicle charging comes with its fair share of risks for retailers that should not be ignored.
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Jun 10, 2022
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Kerrie Gill
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Industry Innovation

The Electric Vehicle Charging Station of the Future

What will EV charging stations of the future look like? Charging station designs will create safe, monitored, and eco-friendly spaces that provide convenient ways for people to shop, dine, or relax while their EVs are being charged.
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Jun 3, 2022
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Kerrie Gill
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Food Broker News

Grab-and-Go Foodservice in 2022

As the world made a major leap from ordinary to the ‘new normal,' businesses had no option but to adapt to this change. The pandemic has set new trends and preferences by molding consumer behavior, and Grab-and-Go food services are no exception.
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Jun 3, 2022
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Kerrie Gill
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Food Broker News

Convenience Store Outlook 2022

Convenience store performance for this year is primarily fueled by larger operators. Those operating 20 stores or less continue to feel the pressure of a dwindled-down economy, compared to larger operators who have seen more sunny days in recent months.
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May 29, 2022
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Kerrie Gill
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Industry Innovation

Taking Advantage of Contactless Payment Trends in C-Stores

Over 150 million Americans have used a digital wallet in the past year. Think of how much it would affect your bottom line to accept NFC payments--and how much damage it would cause not to implement them.
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May 29, 2022
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Kerrie Gill