Independent retailers refer to individuals who have started their business from scratch. Unlike franchise chain establishments, independent retailers have to put in more effort to attract attention. For example, if a small coffee shop decides to open, they will be competing with well known names with a loyal customer base. Therefore, it is important independent…
How Do I Find the Right Business Partner?
When operating a business, handling many tasks at once can be challenging. A business partner can make the work more bearable by breaking up potential roadblocks. However, finding the right business partner is essential to make the partnership more compatible. Finding the right partner requires the same objectives and complementary skills, which can be helpful…
Purple Pump Campaign Surpasses $1M in Fundraising for Alzheimer’s Support
Family-owned Volta Oil, based in Plymouth, Mass., has raised more than $170,000 during its annual seven-week campaign to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association bringing the total amount raised in its 11-year history to $1.1 million. Purple Pump Up is the largest convenience store cause-marketing campaign in the country to bolster awareness and raise funds towards the…
How to Develop Your EV Strategy
Pilot and GM have rolled out a national electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure partnership to support EV adoption. This project will see a network of 2,000 charging stalls, powered by EVgo eXtend and open to all EV brands, installed at up to 500 Pilot and Flying J travel centers across the country— connecting urban and rural…
How Can I Refresh My Retail Business?
If you are interested in growing your business, sometimes it is easier to buy existing stores than upgrading unprofitable sites. However, acquiring an old business also requires research, attention, and effort. Choosing what business to buy and making sure it runs smoothly is vital to your future success as a merchant. Furthermore, keeping and attracting…
How to Source Employees for Your Small Business
A small- to medium-sized business (SMB) owner must commit time and energy when opening a new company. When opening a business, merchants should seek to hire competent staff members with relevant experience. To find the ideal applicant, you’ll need to put out word of mouth, advertise on social media platforms, place help-wanted signs, and post…
How to Be an Outstanding Partner in Your Community
In this month’s edition of the NAG How To series, NAG Executive Director John Lofstock talks with Laura Varn, the Vice President of People, Culture and Communications for Parkland USA about How to Be an Outstanding Part of Your Community. Whether it’s helping out a community or group in need, or contributing to a cause…
NATSO Promotes LeeAnn Goheen to Senior Director
NATSO, representing the nation’s travel centers and truckstops, announced that LeeAnn Goheen has been promoted to Senior Director of Government Affairs. Further expanding the organization’s government affairs capacity, NATSO also announced the hiring of Thereza Cevidanes as a Manager of Government Affairs. NATSO continues to enhance its Government Affairs team to implement NATSO’s strategic plan…
Make Your Voice Heard Against FDA
Time is running out for convenience store retailers to make their voices heard regarding FDA’s proposed ban on flavored cigars. This rule would hurt Swisher and other loyal supplier partners in the convenience channel. It would also have a major impact on businesses including convenience store owners and employees. Please take a minute to make…
Nouria Named CSD’s 2022 Chain of the Year
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 announce Nouria as the…