The windows of your convenience store are a great place to advertise new products, sales, and more. If you are using your window space wisely you have the opportunity to bring more customers inside from the street or your gas pumps. However, when not done the right way, window advertising can actually be a detriment to your store traffic and possibly hurt your profits. When considering how to use your c-store’s windows to your advantage, there are several factors and tips you should think about.

We’ve talked a lot about some great ways to enhance or change your store this year. From foodservice to better signage, we understand that there is a lot to consider when deciding on improvements for your c-store. We are always hard at work developing partnerships and programs that will give retailers the opportunity to make these updates without trouble. One of our newest efforts is a partnership with PUDO.

No matter the size of your c-store, adding foodservice options to your business can be a great way to bring in additional profits. Many store owners see foodservice as too much of a hassle to get into and maintain but with the category accounting for the largest percent of in-store sales, some upfront investment is definitely worth it. While installing an entire salad bar or a pizza oven may require a large budget and quite a bit of space, there are some other options that c-store owners have...

The convenience industry is demanding and often very difficult for store owners and operators to navigate. Usually opening a new c-store is presents a number of different challenges and can be the most difficult part of owning this type of business. The first step in overcoming these challenges is being aware. If you are planning to become a c-store owner or simply open an additional location, you should get familiar with the most common hurdles in opening a c-store now so that you are well...

Every holiday season is a time for festivity and also signifies big opportunities for convenience store owners to garner some repeat business. This means attracting new customers, making sales, and building relationships to carry you through the rest of the year. The last two months of the year (November and December) are the most fruitful time of year for convenience stores. There are a lot of things you can do to increase traffic to your convenience store. Foot traffic is an essential measure...

No matter what kind of changes or updates you may be making to your c-store, there is a good chance that your customers will take notice and have some reaction to them. Your goal as a store owner should be to reassure your shoppers that any changes you make are in their best interest and to help make any transitions easier on them. Changes are a great way to prove to your customers that you care about their happiness and are willing to take action to ensure them that you’re paying attention to...

With companies like Amazon taking over convenience in the retail industry, it’s hard for retailers to imagine new ways to compete and stay relevant with customers. Online shopping and mobile devices have changed the way new generations of customers shop and do business. So the question remains, how can convenience stores keep their title in offering convenient and reliable customer service?

Our October Merchant Spotlight goes to one of our multi-store owners, Mohmoud Z. from Louisiana. Mohmoud is the owner of four stores:

Many c-store owners focus on finding new customers, but maintaining the store’s current client base is just as important. Loyal customers generate a great deal of profit and encourage new customers to visit your store.

The c-store industry has historically benefited a great deal from the sale of cigarettes and other tobacco products. Despite the extremely harmful nature of the products, the profit that they bring is something most c-store owners refuse to pass up. However, the use of Tobacco remains the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the United States, causing more than 480,000 deaths every single year. In response, the health care industry and government have continued to tighten their...