NEWS
Six Factors for Success in C-Store Foodservice
As the c-store landscape changes, more c-stores are shifting their approach to food to keep pace with evolving customer expectations. How important is foodservice to the future of convenience stores? The response to this question varies...
What are Customers Looking For?
A single c-store visit can create a loyal customer—if the customer finds what they’re looking for. And your customers are looking for much more than their favorite salty snack or energy drink. According to 2023 NACS Convenience Voices data, here...
Foodservice Sales Stack Up
Convenience foodservice categories add another win as all foodservice categories increase in sales and gross profit dollars. Each May, NACS releases preliminary foodservice State of the Industry data. The data not only tells us how the industry...
Taking a Leveraged Approach for Consumer Analytics
How loyalty programs and understanding customer data can drive profitability, customer service and deliver you a competitive advantage. For convenience store owners, the ability to deliver a unified and personalized customer experience is front and...
Shifting Consumer Behaviors Blur the Lines Between Snacking & Meals
Gen Z has the buying power to have an impact on convenience stores and the snack categories in the years ahead. NATIONAL REPORT — In a pre-pandemic world, it wasn't like Americans were short on snacks. However, the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated...
Elevating Safety, Quality, Efficiency & the Customer Experience
Artificial intelligence is becoming a necessary tool for convenience store retailers. Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way convenience stores optimize operations, improve quality and safety, enhance the guest experience, and much...