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...
by doug | Apr 28, 2012 | Uncategorized
Of the many technologies we’ve invested in over the last decade, one that we and our customers are very exited about is Electronic Data Interchange (EDI). Essentially, EDI helps you to simplify your inventory management practices. More specifically, it gives you all...
by doug | Apr 25, 2012 | Uncategorized
Most retailers know that products placed in certain places will sell better, over time, than products placed in other places. The problem for many small convenience stores – particularly those with a single location – has been knowing where those places are. And...
by doug | Apr 18, 2012 | Uncategorized
When we began our Coffee Program, we never expected to be creating “Starbucks-alternatives” in our customers’ convenience stores. But we learned something very important: quality coffee, always fresh and hot and at a reasonable price is always a big seller, just...
by doug | Apr 12, 2012 | Uncategorized
As enforcement of state tobacco sales laws becomes increasingly more strict, it’s a good idea for anybody who sells tobacco products to stay on top of his or her sales practices, particularly where their employees are concerned. Arkansas state law forbids the sale of...
by doug | Apr 6, 2012 | Uncategorized
We’re about ready to complete construction on a 20,000-cubit-foot walk-in freezer, one of several expansion phases that will benefit many of our 1,000-plus convenience store and other retail customers. Total investment will be in the neighborhood of $250,000. It was...
by doug | Mar 23, 2012 | Uncategorized
Sales of soda in the U.S. dropped about 1% last year and .5% in 2010. Not surprisingly, when other beverages such as bottled water, teas, juices and sports and energy drinks were included, sales rose .8% last year, down from a 1.7% rise in 2010. Carbonated soft...
by doug | Mar 15, 2012 | Uncategorized
A report on Cdecisions.com shows that candy products have enjoyed consistent growth in all retail markets, despite the poor economy, and convenience stores are enjoying stronger sales in this category than the retail market overall. This isn’t surprising. Brands such...
by doug | Mar 6, 2012 | Uncategorized
A March 1 posting on the National Association of Convenience Stores website told how a Washington D.C. district judge ruled that tobacco companies cannot be forced to put graphic warning labels on cigarette packages. That’s good news for tobacco wholesalers and...
by doug | Mar 1, 2012 | Uncategorized
In February, legislation was introduced in Rhode Island that would lower by a dollar a pack the state’s tax on cigarettes. Rep. Robert Phillips thinks the way that we wish more lawmakers thought: yes, a tax cut means less revenue from taxes, but a lower price means...
