Author: Staff Writer

Report: The Future of Fueling Is Better Consumer Experiences

Posted by Staff Writer | Nov 15, 2023 | Featured Stories, Petroleum |

Retaining frequent fuelers and earning new customers requires fuel and convenience retailers to...

Unleashing Convenience: The Rise of Self-Serve Pet Wash Stations in C&G Retail

Posted by Staff Writer | Nov 15, 2023 | Down on the corner, Featured Stories, Industry News, Technology |

Pet wash stations have become a welcome addition to the convenience and gas channel, offering a unique and convenient service that caters to the needs of pet owners on the go. These self-serve pet washes have gained popularity in recent years, as more people consider their pets not just as companions but as part of the family.

Delivering on Consumer Expectations

Posted by Staff Writer | Nov 15, 2023 | Featured Stories, Industry News, Technology |

Online ordering capabilities, with options for delivery or pick-up, is no longer considered an extra shopping perk for consumers; it’s an expectation.

HostMilano Showcases Innovations for C-Stores

Posted by Staff Writer | Nov 15, 2023 | Featured Stories, Industry News |

For five days in mid-October, the population of Italy’s fashion and financial capital swelled by 300,000 to welcome HostMilano 2023, the biennial international hospitality expo featuring more than 2,100 exhibitors from 50 nations showcasing products across the professional catering, vending, and restaurant technology sectors.

Pre-Plumbed Products Can Help Optimize Fueling-System Cost and Installation

Posted by Staff Writer | Nov 15, 2023 | Featured Stories, Petroleum, Technology |

Recognizing the time and cost that can be associated with in-the-field fabrication, installation and testing of the various forecourt systems and components that make up a successful retail-fueling operation, OPW Retail Fueling, Smithfield, NC, USA, has worked to identify ways that can streamline the process. This has led to the development of a series of products that the company has termed “pre-plumbed” solutions. Or, simply put, “plug and play.”

Do You Love Your Wholesaler?

Posted by Staff Writer | Nov 15, 2023 | Featured Stories, Industry News |

What an industry! I’ve been leading sales and marketing at Regitan Wholesale for over 25 years. I left Coca-Cola to join the family business, and boy what a change that was for me. When you work for a manufacturer, your vision of the world is very different than when you are working for the wholesaler side in the industry. It’s like my world exploded into an untapped universe of opportunities. A wholesaler is everything to everyone!

Dealing with Absenteeism

Posted by Staff Writer | Nov 15, 2023 | Featured Stories, Industry News |

If your employees are not showing up to work, it can be frustrating. Here is the definitive guide to dealing with the problem so you can set expectations, make decisions that are compliant with employment regulations and get staff in your stores!