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Continue reading →: The 5 For August 14th: Things Happening Outside the C-Store World That Should Be On Your Radar
Wednesday’s 5 key trends affecting convenience store owners. Stressing the importance of employee safety amid rising workplace violence, suggests capitalizing on the dessert craze to increase sales, emphasizes strategic decision-making, encourages innovation from the restaurant sector, and discusses understanding inflation’s impact on pricing. Staying informed can lead to greater success.
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Continue reading →: The 5 For Wednesday August 13th: What You Need to Know Right Now to Keep Your C-Store Ahead of the CurveTuesday’s headlines highlighted five critical trends for convenience store operators. Key issues include slowing beer sales and the impact of grocery competition. Emerging consumer preferences like “dirty soda” and demand for budget-friendly cigarette brands are noted. Finally, insights from quick-service restaurant strategies can inspire seasonal food offerings. Adaptation is essential…
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The 5 For: Critical Insights for C-Store Owners from August 11th
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Continue reading →: The 5 For: Critical Insights for C-Store Owners from August 11thThe convenience retail industry faces a transformative landscape, marked by declining fuel sales and rising operational costs. Key to future success is enhancing in-store profitability, optimizing labor, and adapting to consumer preferences. Embracing trends such as community-driven loyalty, innovative iced coffee options, and diverse creamers can drive growth and customer…
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Continue reading →: The 5 For: Food Holiday Promotions Your C-Store Can Feast on in AugustConvenience store owners can significantly boost sales by leveraging national food holidays during the week of August 18-24. Promotions centered around popular foods like fajitas, potatoes, bacon, bao, and Cuban sandwiches can attract customers and enhance their shopping experience. Exciting marketing strategies and enticing combos will drive traffic and increase…
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Continue reading →: Your C-Store’s Future: A Path to Enhanced Foot Traffic, Sales, and Customer Loyalty (The Starbucks Way)The seventh and final post of this series highlights key lessons convenience store owners can learn from Starbucks’ success. Essential strategies include focusing on customer experience, defining brand identity, empowering staff, leveraging digital engagement, and adapting concepts to local contexts. By implementing these principles, C-store owners can enhance foot traffic,…
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Continue reading →: Making It Happen: Practical Implementation for Your C-Store to “Steal” from StarbucksThe sixth of a seven-post series, we outline actionable strategies for convenience store owners inspired by Starbucks. We emphasize starting small, leveraging existing strengths, training employees, measuring non-sales metrics, and adapting to local communities. By focusing on practical steps, convenience stores can improve customer experience, build loyalty, and enhance their…
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Continue reading →: Your C-Store’s Digital Playbook: “Stealing” Starbucks’ Loyalty & Social Media SavvyThe fifth in a series of seven posts. This post looks at how C-store owners can enhance their businesses by adopting successful digital strategies from Starbucks. Key recommendations include implementing robust digital loyalty programs, developing seamless mobile app experiences, engaging actively on social media, utilizing data-driven personalization, and leveraging location-based…
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Beyond the Counter: How Your C-Store Can “Steal” Starbucks’ Sales & Brand Reinforcement Secrets
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Continue reading →: Beyond the Counter: How Your C-Store Can “Steal” Starbucks’ Sales & Brand Reinforcement SecretsThe fourth in a seven-part series, this post emphasizes strategies convenience stores can adopt from Starbucks to enhance customer connections and brand loyalty. Key approaches include emotional branding through storytelling, leveraging user-generated content, forming strategic partnerships for wider reach, and ensuring consistent messaging. These tactics help create a recognizable and…
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I’m Kevin
I’m a convenience store specialist with a unique background. For over sixteen years, I was a chef, giving me a deep understanding of the food service side of the business. My passion for convenience store brand development was born from seeing the unique challenges C-store owners and managers face every day.
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