CStore Decisions, for the 12th consecutive year, is recognizing the convenience store chains performing best on social media platforms. This year we looked at performance across Facebook (FB), Instagram (IG), X — formerly Twitter — and TikTok. For the fourth year in a row, CStore Decisions partnered with Rival IQ to determine the winners. Rival…
Announcing a New Year’s Discount for the NAG Conference
Sign up now for the NAG Convenience Conference, set for March 10-13 in Tampa Bay Fla., and take advantage of the New Year’s discount by using the code NEWYEAR2024 for $150 off between now and Jan. 12. Make sure to use all capital letters when using the code. To register click here. The discount code…
The 16th Annual HR Benchmarking Survey Is Now Open
CStore Decisions and Humetrics are embarking on our 16th annual Human Resources (HR) Benchmarking Survey. The first 50 qualifying retailers who take the survey will be entered into a drawing to win one of three $100 gift cards. The HR Benchmarking Survey will help CStore Decisions provide a comprehensive picture of the recruiting, hiring and…
Take the HR Benchmarking Survey
The 16th annual Humetrics/CStore Decisions HR Benchmarking Survey is now open. C-store retailers are encouraged to take the survey to help us report on labor management trends in the c-store industry. Summary results will appear in the April issue of CStore Decisions. Take the survey at: https://wtwh.me/2024HRSurvey.
NAG Conference Early Bird Pricing Expires Dec. 31
Early bird pricing for the NAG Convenience Conference is expiring on Dec. 31, 2023. C-store retailers should register now to take advantage of the discounted rate at https://event.nagconvenience.com/pricing/. The NAG Conference is set to feature six burning issue educational sessions, ample networking opportunities and its renowned information exchanges, where c-store retailers discuss challenges and opportunities…
NAG Membership Questions Answered
Erin Del Conte, editor-in-chief, CStore Decisions, speaks with Allison Dean, executive director, NAG, to answer frequently asked questions about NAG Membership. To register for the NAG Conference or to learn more about the agenda visit NAGConvenience.com.
NAG Conference Agenda Questions Answered
Erin Del Conte, editor-in-chief of CStore Decisions, speaks with Allison Dean, executive director, NAG Convenience, to learn more about the burning issue topics on the NAG Conference agenda, including how topics are chosen. The NAG Conference takes place March 10-13 in Tampa Bay, Fla. Access the full agenda at https://event.nagconvenience.com/agenda/. Retailer registration information can be…
Retailers Weigh in on Bean-to-Cup Transition
As c-stores gravitate toward bean-to-cup (BTC) coffee dispensers, they’re seeing an uptick in sales. Meanwhile, cold coffee is simultaneously rising as a trend and customization remains a top demand from customers. Brunswick, Maine-based Rusty Lantern Market is one chain that has seen success with the shift to BTC. As of 2022, 25 out of the…
Tracking Packaging Trends
As foodservice becomes a bigger focus for many c-store chains, more retailers are upgrading food packaging to better attract customers. Packaging plays a crucial role in influencing foodservice purchases, given its ability to help maintain the quality and integrity of the food, highlight the appearance of items, and assure customers that the food is fresh…
Dash In Looks to Deliver Better Experiences With DEI
The Wills Group, the parent company of Dash In convenience stores, is working toward making diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) a way of life for the chain, embedding DEI practices into the chain’s culture from the way it does business to how it serves communities. CStore Decisions caught up with Rayma Alexander, director of corporate…