Category: Retail

  • 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,…

  • 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.…

  • 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…

  • Convenience stores are being reshaped by falling fuel margins and rising costs. Discover how safety-first design, smart operational fixtures, and proprietary foodservice and beverage programs…

  • The convenience store industry is evolving. With fuel margins shrinking, survival depends on transforming your evening daypart. This guide reveals how to turn your store…

  • National Coffee Day (September 29) is convenience retail’s biggest coffee opportunity. This guide explains why 28% of customers leave stores to buy food elsewhere, how…

  • @McDonald’s just started rolling out @Red Bull nationwide through McCafé to chase afternoon traffic.

  • Convenience store profits are shifting from fuel to foodservice, up to 38.9% of inside gross profit. This post breaks down 2026 industry data on staffing,…

  • Convenience store owner-operators are turning fuel canopies, coolers, and checkout screens into retail media networks that generate ad revenue from CPG brands. This guide covers…

  • GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy are reshaping convenience store shopping, with 1 in 6 U.S. households now including an active user. This guide covers…