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C-store Food Trends — The Localvores Have Arrived
The eat local movement, also known as the localvore movement, is not necessarily “new” – even the current branding has been around for a decade. But we’ve seen an explosion in popularity over the last 2-3 years, as well. The movement, which emphasizes the consumption...
DateCodeGenie brings smart labels to c-stores
MR Williams has partnered with DateCodeGenie to bring better food product label practices to the c-store channel. Labeling plays an essential role in your business. To make the process smooth and simple, you need an all in one system to create every label your...
Trends in C-Store Food Service: Supporting Health and Wellness
Across industries, from food to beauty products, to vacation recreation and home construction, consumers are increasingly focusing on promoting their own health, wellness, and longevity with their purchasing decisions. While your local c-store customers may not be...
Socially Responsible and Environmentally Friendly | C-Store Food Trends
Consumers have concerns beyond what goes into the food products they consume. Sure, ingredient composition, nutrient content, taste, and price all still play a vital role in the selection of a food product. Increasingly though, consumers are expecting the brands they...
C-Store Food Trends: Transparency, Trust, Traceability
Today’s highly-educated consumer is demanding higher quality food products, and expects the processing, packaging, and production to be perfect (or close to it) as well. Building trust with the modern consumer depends on transparency and traceability – of ingredients,...
Tobacco Braces for 2022
Between COVID-19, FDA denials and proposed federal tax hikes, the tobacco category faced plenty of obstacles last year. What’s in store for 2022? Click here for story
How the Independent C-Store Operator Can Become Operationally Excellent
Achieving operational excellence requires careful planning in the areas of training, marketing and customer service, among others. View Resource
How Can C-Stores Upsell Candy?
Factors include employee education and motivation, strong promotional offers and effective marketing and merchandising. View Resource
How Can C-Stores Grow HBA Sales?
Analyzing sales data, removing slow sellers and rotating seasonal items can help can help drive health and beauty aid sales at convenience stores. View Resource
How Did COVID-19 Impact Candy Sales at C-Stores?
Many customers reached for sweet treats when the pandemic arrived. View Resource