by doug | Aug 8, 2012 | Uncategorized
Recent numbers from the National Association of Convenience Stores show that 16.9% of the $195 billion in-store convenience store sales in 2011 were from the foodservice category. More and more, consumers are changing their views about what a convenience store is,...
by doug | Aug 1, 2012 | Uncategorized
Cigarettes, gasoline and diesel fuel. Taxes on these three of the products that convenience stores sell a lot of can have a big impact on how many sales are made. When taxes skyrocket, people find ways to slow down their consumption. When taxes are low, people...
by doug | Jul 24, 2012 | Uncategorized
Rising taxes on cigarettes in New Zealand and a new law that says stores can no longer make cigarette packages visible to customers has got tobacco giant Philip Morris working hard to fight back. Further, as of Monday, July 23, when the law took effect, New Zealand...
by doug | Jul 18, 2012 | Uncategorized
After tests in Seattle convenience stores last year, leading online retailer Amazon seems confident that it’s Amazon Locker system – essentially mailboxes away from home – is going to fly. The secure mailboxes were installed in Seattle convenience stores, drugstores...
by doug | Jul 11, 2012 | Uncategorized
Large national supermarkets have watched the sales of natural and organic foods double over the past several years. A report in the Indianapolis Star, posted on NACSonline.com July 10 shows a definite trend among American consumers toward healthier food. Sales of...
by doug | Jun 17, 2012 | Uncategorized
It’s that time of year again, and as the temperature continues to soar, people’s desire for ice cream rises with the heat. If you’re running a busy convenience store, think about it: ice cream products are top sellers during the hot months – and good sellers all year...
