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From Pump to Profit:
Prepare your convenience store for the Thanksgiving rush! With massive highway congestion expected, this masterclass reveals how to turn extended EV dwell times into pure…
2026, Brand, Breakfast, C-Stores, Coffee, Community Impact, Competition, Consumer Habits, Consumer Trends, Convenience Stores, Customer Service, Food Holiday, Foodservice, Gen X, Gen Z, Holiday, Labor, Leadership, LTO, Millennials, Profit, Staff Training, Store Design, Store Image, Third Place, Training -
The Flight To Value:
Tired of losing margin to inflation and QSRs? Discover how convenience store operators can master price perception in 2026. Learn how to optimize Key Value…
2026, Beverage, C-Stores, Cold Beverage, Community, Community Impact, Competition, Consumer Trends, Convenience Stores, Customer Service, digital-marketing, Foodservice, Gen X, Gen Z, GLP-1, Leadership, Loyalty Program, LTO, Millennials, PanelRak, Point-Of-Sale, Profit, QSR, Signage, Social Media, Staff Training, Store Design, Store Image, Technology, Third Place, Training -
From Gas to Gourmet:
Convenience stores are no longer just gas stops. With in-store sales at a record $341.2 billion and foodservice driving nearly 39% of in-store gross profit,…
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From Pump to Profit:
New USDA rules hitting November 4, 2026 will force convenience stores to nearly triple their perishable SNAP inventory, and the shrink that comes with it.…
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The Polarization of Third Places
The decline of local gathering spaces is fueling a public health loneliness epidemic, but in rural America, convenience stores are stepping into the void. Discover…
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From Pump to Profit:
Transform fuel-only stops into high-margin destinations this Halloween season. Discover actionable merchandising strategies for convenience store operators, from tapping into the “snackification” trend and low-labor…
2026, Bakery, Beverage, Brand, C-Stores, Center Store, Coffee, Community, Competition, Consumer Habits, Consumer Trends, Convenience Stores, Customer Service, Digital Signage, digital-marketing, Family, Food Holiday, Foodservice, Gen Alpha, Gen X, Gen Z, grab-and-go, Leadership, Loyalty Program, LTO, Millennials, Mobile App, National Food Holiday, Point-Of-Sale, Profit, Retail, Staff Training, Store Design, Store Image, Third Place
Hi, I’m Kevin
My goal is to inform and empower you to navigate the rapidly evolving convenience store landscape by merging thoughtful design with innovative strategy. Whether we are discussing the integration of new technology, optimizing store layouts, or mastering foodservice trends, the focus is always on providing practical solutions that elevate your brand and enhance the customer experience.
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Prepare your convenience store for the Thanksgiving rush! With massive highway congestion expected, this masterclass reveals how to turn extended EV dwell times into pure…
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Tired of losing margin to inflation and QSRs? Discover how convenience store operators can master price perception in 2026. Learn how to optimize Key Value…
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Convenience stores are no longer just gas stops. With in-store sales at a record $341.2 billion and foodservice driving nearly 39% of in-store gross profit,…