Operational excellence; phenomenal leadership; a laser focus on its people, values and culture; and an ongoing commitment to investing in convenience retailing are what Nouria embodies and fully embraces. These are extremely important characteristics of the best convenience store chains in the industry, which is why CStore Decisions is proud to honor Nouria as the…
Preparing for NAG 2023
Despite a global pandemic and looming economic recession, the convenience store industry continues to grow sales at record numbers. But the stakes have never been higher as storeowners face competition from multiple retail channels, regulations that are threatening foundational categories like gasoline and tobacco and a labor crunch that is crippling chains of all sizes.…
How to Choose a Location for Your Next Convenience Store or Gas Station
Whether buying an existing fuel station or building a new one, choosing the right location can help determine your success rate. There are different factors that can make your gas station successful, including location, price, and services. Choosing the ideal site for your business may be overwhelming initially, but don’t worry; finding the best spot…
The NAG/Ken McMullen Memorial Scholarship Is Open
We all know the importance of a well-educated workforce, and the c-store landscape is certainly no exception. The National Advisory Group (NAG) scholarship fund was developed to help qualified individuals offset some of these costs. Among NAG’s core mission is to help to cultivate and ready the convenience store leaders of tomorrow. In keeping with…
Insights with Category Leaders: Fintech
CSD Editor-in-Chief John Lofstock speaks with Eric Flores, director of national sales for Fintech.
Insights with Category Leaders: Kellogg
Dan DeMeyer, director of sales strategy for Kellogg’s, discusses how retailers will grow their snacks sales with Kellogg’s core strategy and innovation.
How to Offer the Best Cyber Monday Promotions
Online shopping is a worldwide phenomenon and an essential part of one’s life. Shopping from home makes it convenient for consumers and more manageable than going to the store to find a certain product. Elie Katz, President and CEO of National Retail Solutions (NRS), said customers can use the search bar on the company’s website…
How to Plan Ahead of the Holidays
Now that COVID has become less prevalent and masks and social distancing are no longer required in many places, customers can now shop in person at the malls once again. The holiday season is just around the corner, which means increased sales as customers purchase gifts for friends and family. As a small business owner,…
Highlighting Our Shared Values
In her insightful and perceptive book “Radical Candor,” Kim Scott provides a step-by-step approach to building winning relationships and being an inspiring leader without losing your humanity or discarding the values that have shaped your life. Great bosses across all facets of business have strong relationships with their employees, and Scott explains three principles for…
How to Adapt Your Store to the Changing Season
While the weather outside is still warm, autumn is just around the corner. This entails preparing new merchandise, themes, and ambiance for the fall season. With the start of a new season, retailers can take advantage of the opportunity to manage their inventory and store layout. However, retailers may wonder, “How can I efficiently transition…