Convenience Retailing University

Technology/Services

Yesway’s Aaron Brandt Wins Category Manager of the Year for Technology, Loyalty

By Rachel Gignac on Jul. 17, 2024

Convenience-store chain launched new rewards program in 2024

Beverages

Corey Nicely of Pilot Wins Nonalcohol Category Manager of the Year Award

By Christine Lavelle on May 13, 2024

Her focus on energy drinks has grown the last 2 years at the convenience-store chain

Beverages

Love’s Holly MacFarlane Takes Home Dispensed Beverages Category Manager of the Year Award

By Chuck Ulie on Apr. 08, 2024

Her forecasted trends include perceived better-for-you flavors and drinks at convenience stores, such as flavored teas, lemonades, energy lemonades and energy drinks

Tobacco

MAPCO’s Beth Barron Wins Category Manager of the Year Award for Behind the Counter

By Diane Adam on Apr. 08, 2024

Barron has more than 20 years of experience in convenience

Technology/Services

Is Self-Checkout the Problem or the Solution?

By Rachel Gignac on Mar. 19, 2024

Retailers from High’s and Refuel share opposing opinions

Company News

Podcast: How MAPCO Adjusts to Change During Times of Transition

By Abbey Lewis on Mar. 19, 2024

Damian Wyatt, director of merchandise sales and category management at MAPCO Express, Franklin, Tennessee, talks about how he keeps his team feeling safe and motivated, with an eye on growth, amidst great transition

Tobacco