2022 Indie Influencers

Abbott’s Travel Center

Jul. 13, 2022

When Numan Dharani opened Abbott’s Travel Center in Abbott, Texas, in September, he purposely aimed to offer “items not typically offered at convenience.”

Hruska’s Store & Bakery

Jul. 13, 2022

Angela Solis, store manager of Hruska’s Store & Bakery in Ellinger, Texas, says “old-fashioned ways” have always set the retailer apart from the rest.

2022 Indie Influencers

The Thumb

Jul. 13, 2022

Michael Lawson, general manager of The Thumb c-store in Scottsdale, Ariz., was eager to lighten up the vibe in his store in 2021.

2022 Indie Influencers

Shonta Simmons opened N & Out Market in Peoria, Ill., with her husband, Willie, in early 2021 with a solid business mission: to provide fresh, healthy foods to local residents and establish a position as community advocates.

2022 Indie Influencers

Lou Perrine’s Gas & Grocery

Jul. 13, 2022

Anthony Perrine, owner of Lou Perrine’s Gas & Grocery in Kenosha, Wis., has graced CSP’s Indie Influencers list before for serving the community but his most on-display strength is in his unique and fun approach to doing business.

2022 Indie Influencers

Genesee Country Store & Candy Land

Jul. 13, 2022

Genesee Country Store & Candy Land in Golden, Colo.—stocked high with nostalgic candy favorites and its own line of homemade fudge—is proficient at selling a wide array of c-store staples, but an affinity for the unexpected has made it stand out from the humdrum.

2022 Indie Influencers