In the food and beverage retail industry, women make up more than half of the workforce but are only 27% of its management. The women who do hold these roles within the c-store industry are making a difference. Due to their numerous achievements, these women are pushing past challenges and taking their companies and stores to new levels of success.

C-store’s are evolving quickly as a younger generation of owners are coming in and changing the way we view convenience. The “modern convenience concept” includes an array of new techniques that appeal to both older and younger customers. Below are some of typical "modern" c-store components to help you understand what is different about these new and innovative c-stores.

Throughout the year there are many different events that are specifically intended to benefit the convenience store industry. From food and drink expos, to discussions about new government regulations, there is an event that every c-store owner can benefit from. Look through the list we compiled below to see which events you will want to keep tabs on this year.

In the past year, numerous apps and different types of software have been developed to help owners take their business to a new level of efficiency. As a hard working c-store owner, you need every piece of technology to save time, money, and keep your business running smoothly. Take a look at our top picks and consider implementing them into your store to help you run a productive and successful business.

“Convenience stores don't just serve communities — they invest in them. With this large investment, they have a stake in the community's success and seek to enhance it”[i]. As a c-store owner, there is constant pressure to have a business that is up-to-date. This can cost you a lot of time and money. Luckily, there are easy and cost-effective ways that you can improve your store without going over your budget. The best way to do this is through different energy saving and efficiency strategies....

94% of people cite Wi-Fi as the most important amenity a business can provide[i]. Providing internet access for your customers is an easy upgrade to make that will not only transform your c-store, but also give you an edge against competitors. Set yourself up for success in the new year by bringing in this highly desired technology, appealing to a younger generation of consumers, and exceeding customer expectations.

Store owners in the convenience store industry obviously rely on convenience to succeed. However, some fail to realize that in today’s retail landscape, convenience is a priority of every business. Most retailers are making changes to the standard retail store to improve the customer experience. Today, the fight to keep a retail business thriving is tougher than ever, as technology and consumer demands drive increased expectations in the retail environment.

The convenience store industry is demanding and continuing to grow and evolve as time goes on. While c-store ownership holds a lot of appeal, it also presents quite a few challenges and lifestyle changes. Today’s convenience store owners, whether they own one or many stores, work very hard and have many more responsibilities than the typical working adult. With single-store operators accounting for 63.1% of all the c-stores in the country (97,359 total stores)1, the overworked store owner is a...

Even as electronic payment processing continues to evolve with the use of cards, and now even contactless payments, cash transactions are still very important. As cash continues to be a need for consumers, ATMs remain an important piece of technology as well. Businesses can benefit a great deal from having an ATM inside their own establishment, especially those in the c-store industry.